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S102 JCS

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,799 mi
Last recorded100,799 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS102 JCS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 100,799 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear shock absorber bump-stop is deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2010 92,414 miles

both nearside and offside rear big axle bushes are deteriorated hence a knock when vehicle is driven over a hump

Fail 9 Nov 2010 92,414 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both nearside and offside rear big axle bushes are deteriorated hence a knock when vehicle is driven over a hump

Pass 4 Nov 2009 84,806 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 76,802 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both nearside and offside rear big axle bushes are deteriorated hence, the knock when the vehicle is driven over a hump or pot-hole

slight smear from the front wiper blades

Pass 27 Sep 2007 69,690 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 61,678 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 61,678 miles

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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S102 JCS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S102 JCS, 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

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What year was S102 JCS registered?

S102 JCS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S102 JCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S102 JCS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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