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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
stonechip to windscreen
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
stonechip to windscreen
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside wiper blade judders in operation
stonechip to windscreen
Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
slight bind nearside rear brake
stonechip to windscreen
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI-HOSE NEAR FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
slight bind nearside rear brake
stonechip to windscreen
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - Line next to trailing arm mounting point (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split in half (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - Line next to trailing arm mounting point (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
play in both front top mounts
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
play in both front top mounts
Nearside rear rigid brake pipe corroded
Offside front flexible brake hose deteriorated
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear metal pipes at the rear (3.6.B.2c)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear metal pipes at the rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust bracket but secure (7.1.1)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)
centre exhaust bracket broken - system secure
nail nearside rear tyre
offside handbrake effort low
rear brake discs corroded
slight bind both rear wheels
slight lift both top suspension mountings
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake discs worn
rear coil springs heavily corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake discs worn
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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S216 LLN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
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 S216 LLN, 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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S216 LLN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 October 1998.
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