MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,326 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
corrosion under body
n/s/r brake backing plate missing
servo as slight corrosion
steering rack slight play
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nsr door not opening
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hand brake cables slight sticking
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nsr door not opening
Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE SLIGHTLY SIEZED
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
PAS PUMP LEAKING SLIGHTLY
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
REAR AXLE MOUNTING PIVOT BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN/SPLIT
front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded
nearside rear chassis holed and corroded
nsf inner c.v gaitor split and leaking slightly
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE SLIGHTLY SIEZED
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
PAS PUMP LEAKING SLIGHTLY
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
REAR AXLE MOUNTING PIVOT BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN/SPLIT
front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded
nearside rear chassis holed and corroded
nsf inner c.v gaitor split and leaking slightly
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight corrosion on rear brake pipes
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear brake binding
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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S159 ASG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S159 ASG, 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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S159 ASG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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