MOT Status
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84,119 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front mount d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
lowering springs fitted
sill covers fitted
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod end, BORDERLINE, REPLACE SOON (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Signs of driveshft rubbing on anti role bar when fully loaded (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working Replaced PRS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod end, BORDERLINE, REPLACE SOON (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Signs of driveshft rubbing on anti role bar when fully loaded (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both showing as white, replaced bulbs PRS (4.4.3 (a))
corrosion on rear brake pipes
security of front coil springs
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
corrosion on rear brake pipes
security of front coil springs
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread (not showing cords)
offside front tyre has age cracks on inner and outer edges (not showing cords)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower 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)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread (not showing cords)
offside front tyre has age cracks on inner and outer edges (not showing cords)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
side wall damage to nearside front tyre
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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 LGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 LGN, 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 LGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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