MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,209 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective secondary catch (3.1 (c))
Emissions not tested due to blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose needs new sleeve (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
chip to screen
oil leak
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
chip to screen
oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear seatbelt buckle cover damaged operation not affected
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.
nearside rear tyre worn low
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S217 CBW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S217 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 S217 CBW registered?
S217 CBW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 1998.
Is S217 CBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S217 CBW shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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