MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,335 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly slow to retract
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED AND IS 17 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED AND IS 17 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In zone "A" and nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly slow to retract
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED AND IS 17 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED AND IS 17 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In zone "A" and nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
radiator seeping / stained
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (7.1.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (7.1.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
radiator stained and seeping
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
radiator stained and seeping
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
baffles rattling in rear exhaust silencer
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
offside rear brake sticking slightly
temporary fuel cap fitted - seal deteriorated
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
radiator stained / seeping
temporary fuel cap fitted - seal deteriorating
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
radiator stained / seeping
temporary fuel cap fitted - seal deteriorating
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear brakes sticking slightly
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brakes sticking slightly
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
coolant leaks from housing on nearside of engine and radiator
nearside inner c v boot deteriorated
starter motor worn
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
gearbox seeping oil and noisy
rear brakes sticking slightly [need stripping and cleaning]
gearbox seeping oil and noisy
rear brakes sticking slightly [need stripping and cleaning]
engine idling rough
gearbox [diff seals seeping]
moisture in nearside tail light lense
nearside and offside front wiper blades deteriorating
rear brake pads sticking in carriers
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
engine idling rough
gearbox [diff seals seeping]
moisture in nearside tail light lense
nearside and offside front wiper blades deteriorating
offside rear tyre perished on edges
rear brake pads sticking in carriers
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)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
rear tyres starting to perish on outer edges
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)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
rear tyres starting to perish on outer edges
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front tyres have minor cuts in tread
nearside front tyre starting to show wear on outer edge
front tyres have minor cuts in tread
nearside front tyre starting to show wear on outer edge
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S250 MFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
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 S250 MFC, 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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S250 MFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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