MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,467 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear inner panel damaged not affecting road worthiness
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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S213 CBW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 S213 CBW, 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 S213 CBW registered?
S213 CBW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S213 CBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S213 CBW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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