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S104 JCS

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,952 mi
Last recorded125,952 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS104 JCS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 May 2017 125,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill is holed to excess (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill is holed to excess (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

both front brake hoses showing cracking

both front steering rack gaiters twisted

heat shield plate is loose

Pass 29 Apr 2016 118,876 miles

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

both rear back plates corroded

corrosion on both rear coil springs

front sub frame and rear axle showing corrosion

n/side front wishbone rear bush showing slight separation

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 111,639 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 111,604 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

both front wishbone arms showing corrosion

n/side front wiper blade torn

nail n/side rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2014 104,110 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 96,114 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 84,407 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 69,079 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 53,090 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,129 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 40,129 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres starting to crack.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 26,658 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 26,107 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2006 25,293 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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S104 JCS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S104 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.

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S104 JCS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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