MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,731 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished and splitting
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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.
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