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S136 JGO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,770 mi
Last recorded102,770 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS136 JGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 102,770 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 102,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 98,109 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 93,014 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 93,014 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2018 88,022 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 88,022 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2017 83,170 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 83,170 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 77,825 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Oct 2016 77,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 73,629 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 70,856 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 67,064 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 61,432 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 55,366 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 50,363 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 45,921 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 45,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 40,895 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 37,118 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 33,454 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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S136 JGO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S136 JGO, 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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What year was S136 JGO registered?

S136 JGO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S136 JGO safe to buy?

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