MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,665 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
air bag light on
oil leak
Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Airbag lamp on.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Airbag lamp on.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Airbag lamp on.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside front tyre on 3mm.
Oil leak
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Airbag lamp on.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside front tyre on 3mm.
Oil leak
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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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S180 TEV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 S180 TEV, 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 S180 TEV registered?
S180 TEV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 October 1998.
Is S180 TEV safe to buy?
The MOT history for S180 TEV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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