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S118 JJT

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,399 mi
Last recorded102,399 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 JJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 102,399 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 102,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 90,408 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r/ tyre starting to perish

Fail 7 Aug 2012 89,953 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine misfire

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Inner N/S Cv boot has slight leak

N/S/R Tyre Perished

O/S Front disc grooved

Pass 2 Aug 2011 87,136 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

N/S/R tyre perished

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 30 Jul 2011 87,136 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

N/S/R tyre perished

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 31 Jul 2010 83,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside front inner cv boot leaking

offside front brake disk badly scored

Pass 29 Jul 2009 80,929 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

both rear axle bushes starting to split and de-bond

Fail 18 Jul 2009 80,813 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn to 3mm

both rear axle bushes starting to split and de-bond

Pass 29 Feb 2008 76,678 miles

not checked n/s/r and o/s/r seatbelts due to baby seat fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2007 73,721 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 73,721 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 69,499 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 69,498 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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S118 JJT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S118 JJT, 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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S118 JJT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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