MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,619 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted
aftermarket headlights fitted
both outer sill bodys are distorted but not exessive
off side rear brake disc is discoloured
off side rear seat belt buckle plastic cover is missing ... operation not affected .
off side rear tyre is low on the inner edge of tread
standard headlights fitted time of retest adjusted to setting
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted
aftermarket headlights fitted
both outer sill bodys are distorted but not exessive
off side rear brake disc is discoloured
off side rear seat belt buckle plastic cover is missing ... operation not affected .
off side rear tyre is low on the inner edge of tread
unable to inspect off side rear wheel bearing operation
215/45/17 tyres fitted to front
225/45/17 tyres fitted to rear
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake service
front strut top bushes slightly worn
near side front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly worn
near side sill slightly distorted
off side front tyre low on the inner edge of tread
off side rear seat belt buckle cover is missing ... operation not affected
windows tinted
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
215/45/17 tyres fitted to front
225/45/17 tyres fitted to rear
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
brake service
front strut top bushes slightly worn
near side front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly worn
near side sill slightly distorted
off side front tyre low on the inner edge of tread
off side rear seat belt buckle cover is missing ... operation not affected
rear brake discs worn and pitted
windows tinted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
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 Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
front No plate cracked
n/s/front head lamp glass cracked
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
advise both front tyres on the limit of 1.6mm tread
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S221 KAJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 S221 KAJ, 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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S221 KAJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 August 1998.
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