MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,551 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
all exhaust rusty
aux belt cracked
engine seems noisey
exhaust heat sheild loose
front and rear discs and pads poor
front shockers damp
most brake pipes slightly corroded
n/s/f tyre on 4mm
slight engine oil leak
slight front and rear brake judder
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all exhaust rusty
aux belt cracked
engine seems noisey
exhaust heat sheild loose
front and rear discs and pads poor
front shockers damp
most brake pipes slightly corroded
n/s/f tyre on 4mm
slight engine oil leak
slight front and rear brake judder
auxillery belt slightly cracked
front number plate cracked
most brake pipes are plastic coated unable to fully cheak
nsf and both rear brake disc faces poor
nsf shocker slightly damp
nsr tyre wearing uneven
oil leak
osf tyre wearing on edges nearing legal limit
slight judder to nsf brake
small chips in windscreen
some brake pipes rusty
exhaust rusty
front number plate cracked
rear discs poor
slight play in o/s steering rack
some brake pipes slightly corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust rusty
front number plate cracked
rear discs poor
slight play in o/s steering rack
some brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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S208 GGD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 S208 GGD, 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 S208 GGD registered?
S208 GGD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 August 1998.
Is S208 GGD safe to buy?
The MOT history for S208 GGD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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