MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,720 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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under tray limitations
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
air bag warning lamp staying on
air bag warning lamp staying on
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S146 COU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 S146 COU, 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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How do I check the history of S146 COU?
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What year was S146 COU registered?
S146 COU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 October 1998.
Is S146 COU safe to buy?
The MOT history for S146 COU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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