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S142 SJA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

149,557 mi
Last recorded149,557 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 SJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 149,557 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 147,039 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

centre rear seat belt slightly sticking

Pass 23 Oct 2019 145,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 145,875 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stuck in (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 144,380 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 142,966 miles

Central EXHAUST MOUNT SNAPPED

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush X2 DROP LINKS (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (3.6.B.4d)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SPITTING GREASE (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SPITTING GREASE (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 POOR (2.7.2a)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 142,959 miles

Central Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Central EXHAUST MOUNT SNAPPED

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush X2 DROP LINKS (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (3.6.B.4d)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SPITTING GREASE (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SPITTING GREASE (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 POOR (2.7.2a)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 141,430 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 137,108 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 126,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s wiperblade split but clearing screen

Pass 23 Oct 2013 115,826 miles

Exhaust corroded & rear mounting

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 112,469 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 104,976 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 99,029 miles

both the offside tyres are approaching the wear bars

Pass 22 Oct 2009 95,309 miles

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 22 Oct 2008 86,153 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 86,153 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 76,479 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 67,150 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 67,145 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 57,223 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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S142 SJA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S142 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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S142 SJA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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