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S12 JOC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

207,264 mi
Last recorded207,264 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 JOC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 207,264 miles

Advise replacement of windscreen wiper blades.

Front exhaust clamp corroded.Advise replacement.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside rear wheel distorted.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 207,264 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Advise replacement of windscreen wiper blades.

Front exhaust clamp corroded.Advise replacement.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear wheel distorted.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 187,362 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 179,368 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 171,897 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 155,862 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 132,950 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 124,481 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 124,480 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 111,543 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust braket broken

rear axle bushes worn

small amount of play in o/s rack

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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S12 JOC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S12 JOC, 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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S12 JOC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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