MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,920 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
o/s/r coil spring heavily corroded
various plastic coated brake pipes at rear are showing signs of corossion - recommend further inspection
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
o/s/r coil spring heavily corroded
various plastic coated brake pipes at rear are showing signs of corossion - recommend further inspection
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
N/S wiper blade split at ends.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S135 JUG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 S135 JUG, 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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S135 JUG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 October 1998.
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