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S134 SJA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,363 mi
Last recorded86,363 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS134 SJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 86,363 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 84,162 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 82,374 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 81,065 miles

All underbody, suspension and chassis corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 81,065 miles

All underbody, suspension and chassis corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2018 81,061 miles

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 13 May 2016 81,044 miles

general corrosion at suspension components

Pass 9 Apr 2015 81,036 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 81,026 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 81,004 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 80,929 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 80,929 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 79,089 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 75,240 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 70,826 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 70,752 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2007 67,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 62,218 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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S134 SJA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S134 SJA, 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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S134 SJA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 September 1998.

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