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S132 JSP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,584 mi
Last recorded133,584 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS132 JSP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 133,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise new cv boot fitted to n/s/f

advise new handbrake cable fitted to o/s/r

advise new lower ball joint fitted to n/s/f

advise new track rod end fitted to n/s/f

advise p a s pipes corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2012 133,581 miles

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

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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise p a s pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 122,666 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 115,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 115,232 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 107,836 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 107,833 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 97,675 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 89,168 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 78,773 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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S132 JSP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S132 JSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S132 JSP registered?

S132 JSP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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