MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,778 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front number plate cracked
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a) DANGEROUS
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front number plate cracked
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front brake discs worn/lipped adv replace
both rear tyres wearing
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
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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S187 SKM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S187 SKM, 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 S187 SKM registered?
S187 SKM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 November 1998.
Is S187 SKM safe to buy?
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