MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside headlamp lens cracked
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f headlight lens cracked, not effecting beam image
slight play in n/s and o/s/f suspension leg top mountings
unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower pannels fitted
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
n/s/f headlight lens cracked, not effecting beam image
slight play in n/s and o/s/f suspension leg top mountings
unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower pannels fitted
front brake pads low
slight free play in steering steering rack fitted
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
front brake pads low
slight free play in steering steering rack fitted
same advisorys as test number 402288227375
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
unable to check oil temp dipstick holder damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
small crack in o/s/front headlight
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
small crack in o/s/front headlight
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S209 EKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 S209 EKO, 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 S209 EKO registered?
S209 EKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S209 EKO safe to buy?
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