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S137 JAJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,335 mi
Last recorded122,335 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS137 JAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 122,335 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 122,328 miles

Emissions not tested no gasses at rear (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 110,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 110,975 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 99,432 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 88,000 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 71,786 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 71,786 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear wheel bearings not checked due to binding brakes.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 63,307 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 59,107 miles

Both rear brakes are binding slightly

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 59,107 miles

Both rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2009 55,290 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 51,505 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 51,505 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2007 47,144 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 43,022 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 36,478 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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S137 JAJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S137 JAJ, 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 S137 JAJ registered?

S137 JAJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is S137 JAJ safe to buy?

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