MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,173 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
n/s sill in poor condtion
o/s rear tyre wall perished
o/s sill in poor condtion
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
n/s sill in poor condtion
o/s rear tyre wall perished
o/s sill in poor condtion
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S178 EWU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S178 EWU, 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 S178 EWU registered?
S178 EWU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 November 1998.
Is S178 EWU safe to buy?
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