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217 JAX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,731 mi
Last recorded127,731 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration217 JAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2009 127,731 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished and splitting

Fail 7 Jul 2009 127,731 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished and splitting

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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217 JAX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 217 JAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 217 JAX?

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What year was 217 JAX registered?

217 JAX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is 217 JAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 217 JAX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 217 JAX have outstanding finance?

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