MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,020 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front tyres worn on edges.175/80r14
Oil leak
Play in front anti roll bar D-bushes
Play in front suspension top mounts
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear axel bushes perished
Rear suspension bump stops perished
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front tyres worn on edges.175/80r14
Oil leak
Play in front anti roll bar D-bushes
Play in front suspension top mounts
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear axel bushes perished
Rear suspension bump stops perished
Battery warning light on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
N/S/R suspension bump stop perished
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Battery warning light on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
N/S/R suspension bump stop perished
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
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)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Coolant leak
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)
rear brake disc rusty
rear brake pads wearing thin
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Both front tyres close to limit
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both front tyres close to limit
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
fron brake pads wearing low
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
nail in offside rear tyre outer edge
NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE LOW IN TREAD ON OUTER EDGE
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S225 JDG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 S225 JDG, 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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S225 JDG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 August 1998.
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