MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,761 miAbove average mileage for this year
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front pads aprox 70% worn
rear tyres worn on the inner edge
vehicle fitted with non standard suspension
non standard suspension set up
offside inner cv boot split
play both front strut top mounts
poss pin hole offside outer cv boot
rear tyres close to wear bars plos 2 x small cuts nsr outer side wall
repair carried out to drivers mirror secure and functional at time of test .
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
n/s/f driveshaft corroded
both rear tyres perrished on side walls
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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S166 SJA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 S166 SJA, 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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What year was S166 SJA registered?
S166 SJA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S166 SJA safe to buy?
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