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S103 JAJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,414 mi
Last recorded104,414 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS103 JAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 104,414 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 102,440 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 102,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 99,425 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r brake slight binding

wipers slight smear

Fail 2 Sep 2015 99,425 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r brake slight binding

wipers slight smear

Pass 3 Sep 2014 95,645 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 95,645 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 93,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2013 93,303 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 90,552 miles

Centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 87,011 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 87,011 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 84,357 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Sep 2009 75,648 miles

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)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 75,648 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 68,522 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 63,729 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 58,889 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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S103 JAJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S103 JAJ, 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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S103 JAJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S103 JAJ safe to buy?

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