MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,252 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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S136 KNL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S136 KNL, 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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S136 KNL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 August 1998.
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