MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,663 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/sill heavily corrodied
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
n/ s/rear brake disc pitted and corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brakes binding slightly
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brakes binding slightly
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S215 ASG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol 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 S215 ASG, 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 S215 ASG registered?
S215 ASG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 August 1998.
Is S215 ASG safe to buy?
The MOT history for S215 ASG 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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