MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,603 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil level low
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
oil level low
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
centre exhaust pipe corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
centre exhaust pipe corroded
Both front wipers split
Both rear bump stops perished
Centre bracket on exhaust broken
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Both front wipers split
Both rear bump stops perished
Centre bracket on exhaust broken
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
all brake discs corodded
all brake discs corodded
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
slight corrosion to all brake pipes to rear
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight corrosion to all brake pipes to rear
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S178 GUF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 S178 GUF, 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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S178 GUF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 September 1998.
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