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ExpiredMileage
149,425 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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SCREEN DAMAGE.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY-F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS-RACK-O/S/F SUSPENSION ARM.O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.R DISCS CORRODED.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
SCREEN DAMAGE.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY-F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS-RACK-O/S/F SUSPENSION ARM.O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.R DISCS CORRODED.
DAMAGE F+R REG PLATE C STOPLIGHT INOP.RAD LEAK.CORROSION FERRULES.MINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK/F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F CLOSE LIMIT.R DISCS WORN/CORRODED.SLIGHT BIND O/S/R+N/S/R WHEEL.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
DAMAGE F+R REG PLATE C STOPLIGHT INOP.RAD LEAK.CORROSION FERRULES.MINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK/F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F CLOSE LIMIT.R DISCS WORN/CORRODED.SLIGHT BIND O/S/R+N/S/R WHEEL.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust slightly deterated
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust slightly deterated
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
slight brake judder in rear brakes
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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S185 PAC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 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 S185 PAC, 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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S185 PAC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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