MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,385 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front brake discs corroded both sills damaged
various metal brake pipes corroded both cv boots weaping grease o/s/r brake pad low
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
front brake discs corroded both sills damaged
various metal brake pipes corroded both cv boots weaping grease o/s/r brake pad low
Brake pipe slightly corroded Various Pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Engine Sump Damaged & Leaking Oil
Nearside Front Tyre Scuffing On Inner Arch On Lock To Lock
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage Suspension Arm Mounting Point Bent (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage Outer Sill Excessive Damage To Lower Rail (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge
Offside Rear Tyre Scuffing On Inner Arch On Lock To Lock
Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage Outer Sill Excessive Damage To Lower Rail (6.1.A.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure Mountings Broken (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Various Pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Engine Sump Damaged & Leaking Oil
Nearside Front Tyre Scuffing On Inner Arch On Lock To Lock
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage Suspension Arm Mounting Point Bent (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage Outer Sill Excessive Damage To Lower Rail (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge
Offside Rear Tyre Scuffing On Inner Arch On Lock To Lock
Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage Outer Sill Excessive Damage To Lower Rail (6.1.A.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
front & rear suspension modifications carried out clearence lowered
offside front outer cv gaiter grease deposits evident
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front & rear suspension modifications carried out clearence lowered
offside front outer cv gaiter grease deposits evident
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear pads low
front pads low both front tyres depths low
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate cracking advise
nearside and offside wiper blades changed
nearside rear side light bulb fitted
offside number plate light bulb fitted
washers filled up
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S250 TEV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 S250 TEV, 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 TEV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 December 1998.
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