MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,358 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Both front wish bone inner bushes slightly worn
Brake fluid slightly low
Front brake discs scored and rusty
Frront exhaust mount broken bu well supported
N/S Rear tyre bald on inner edge
N/S mirror glsaa cracked
Slight play in o/s front shocker top mount
Slight side to side movement to hand brake lever
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake fluid slightly low
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Both front wish bone inner bushes slightly worn
Front brake discs scored and rusty
Frront exhaust mount broken bu well supported
N/S Rear tyre bald on inner edge
N/S mirror glsaa cracked
Slight play in o/s front shocker top mount
Slight side to side movement to hand brake lever
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
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)
nsf mirror cracked
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Turbo pipe not secure offside front wheel housing
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
All Tyres Close to legal limit of tread depth
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S249 KJM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S249 KJM, 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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S249 KJM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 October 1998.
Is S249 KJM safe to buy?
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