MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,441 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front flexi hoses slightly perishing
both front tyres worn on the inner edge
both rear coil springs slightly corroded
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
both front flexi hoses slightly perishing
both front tyres worn on the inner edge
both rear coil springs slightly corroded
nearside rear tyre low on pressure
minor leak from offside front strut
minor leak from offside front strut
nearside rear tyre 11 yrs old
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
minor leak from offside front strut
nearside rear tyre 11 yrs old
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S178 NSB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 NSB, 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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How do I check the history of S178 NSB?
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What year was S178 NSB registered?
S178 NSB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 August 1998.
Is S178 NSB safe to buy?
The MOT history for S178 NSB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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