MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,856 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively clicking on full lock (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
no EML light but car is pre 2008
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Brake hose slightly chafed ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & starting to crack (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
engine & lower covers fitted (lower cover damaged slightly)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & starting to crack (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
engine & lower covers fitted (lower cover damaged slightly)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
under tray slightly damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
under tray slightly damaged
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
airbag light on
n/s rear door does not open from inside or outside vehicle
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
airbag light on
n/s rear door does not open from inside or outside vehicle
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
coolant between max & min.
nsr door not opening from inside or outside.
osr brake binding slightly but has been getting hot at some point.
coolant between max & min.
nsr door not opening from inside or outside.
osr brake binding slightly but has been getting hot at some point.
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nsr door not opening from inside or outside.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nsr door not opening from inside or outside.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nsr door not opening from inside or outside.
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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S237 XAL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 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 S237 XAL, 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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S237 XAL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 August 1998.
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