MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,449 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion around wheel arches and near side rear sill area
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
corrosion around wheel arches and near side rear sill area
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front brake discs pitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
both front brake discs pitted
Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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S170 TAO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 S170 TAO, 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 S170 TAO registered?
S170 TAO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 August 1998.
Is S170 TAO safe to buy?
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