MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,897 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear axle bushes perished
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear axle bushes perished
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front tyres worn on inner edjes
rear axle bushes perishing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front brake discs worn close to limit
front brake imbalance slightly high
front tyres tread low and worn on inner and outer edges
offside rear brake slightly binding
rear brake discs in poor condition
rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
auxillary drive belt cracking
parking brake efficiency 17% only
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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S162 CFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 S162 CFC, 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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S162 CFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 October 1998.
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