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S122 AJO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,172 mi
Last recorded160,172 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS122 AJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 160,172 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 160,172 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 151,117 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 141,397 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 141,397 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 132,860 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 126,865 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 121,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 121,054 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 115,189 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 109,065 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 102,882 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 96,432 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 88,461 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 77,260 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 66,134 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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S122 AJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S122 AJO, 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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What year was S122 AJO registered?

S122 AJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S122 AJO safe to buy?

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