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S133 JGF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,375 mi
Last recorded106,375 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS133 JGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2014 106,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 106,375 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 100,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to perrish

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 97,900 miles

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2011 95,321 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs pitted

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

Pass 29 May 2010 93,174 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 91,562 miles

Oil leak

advanced corrosion to rear brake discs

all coil springs corroded

both front sills damaged

dampness around fuel filter

deep cut and age cracking to o/s front tyre

exhaust corroded

heavy dampness around power steering pump and pipes

non standard coil springs fitted

number plates poor

Fail 28 May 2009 91,562 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Oil leak

advanced corrosion to rear brake discs

all coil springs corroded

both front sills damaged

dampness around fuel filter

deep cut and age cracking to o/s front tyre

exhaust corroded

heavy dampness around power steering pump and pipes

non standard coil springs fitted

number plates poor

Pass 6 Jun 2008 89,933 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

damage to both outer sills

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 24 May 2008 89,909 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

damage to both outer sills

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 May 2007 88,343 miles

please see the advisory form issued on previous MOT failure in addition any new advisories on this page

Fail 25 May 2007 88,343 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

both outer sills damaged

engine oil leaks

exhaust heatsheild insecure

exhaust in poor condition may need attention soon

front and rear coil springs heavly corroded

non standard rear lights fitted rear bulds slightly discoloured

o/s/r and n/s/r wheels slightly binding

rear discs heavly corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 May 2006

Rear 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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S133 JGF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S133 JGF, 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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S133 JGF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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