MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,916 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play Both Sides (2.6.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both Sides (2.5.A.1c)
Front Tyre's Wearing From Edges
Play From Steering Rack Inner Joints
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Front (2.7.3)
Temp Fuel Cap Fitted
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner ball joits (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside mirror damaged
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner ball joint (2.2.A.1b)
non standard petrol cap fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner ball joits (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside mirror damaged
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner ball joint (2.2.A.1b)
non standard petrol cap fitted
Both rear tyres perishing.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
O/s/door mirror case damaged.
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Both rear tyres perishing.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
O/s/door mirror case damaged.
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front number plate damaged
nearside track rod has slight play
offside track rod has slight play
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front number plate damaged
nearside track rod has slight play
offside track rod has slight play
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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S211 CGH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green 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 S211 CGH, 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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S211 CGH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 August 1998.
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