MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,361 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear springs corroded
both rear tyres starting to crack
engine wet with oil
gear box wet with oil
n/s/f drop link bush worn
o/s/f brake flexi slight cracks
o/s/f drop link bush worn
slight play o/s/f steering rack
both rear tyres starting to crack
engine wet with oil
gear box wet with oil
n/s/f drop link bush worn
o/s/f brake flexi slight cracks
o/s/f drop link bush worn
slight play o/s/f steering rack
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear springs corroded
both front arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated
inspection light on dashboard
offside rear coil spring corroded
temporary repair to offside front mirror
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Both rear tyres have age related cracking to the sidewall
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front tyre has age related cracking to the sidewall
Both rear tyres have age related cracking to the sidewall
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front tyre has age related cracking to the sidewall
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S125 CBW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 1998 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 100,017 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S125 CBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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S125 CBW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 August 1998.
Is S125 CBW safe to buy?
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