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S144 JJT

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

100,721 mi
Last recorded100,721 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS144 JJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2015 100,721 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 96,390 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 96,386 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear pads dicoloured due to binding

Pass 21 Nov 2013 91,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

auxiliary belt heavily perished

vehicle only just passed emissions test

Pass 27 Nov 2012 85,467 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise both front tyres worn on inner edge

advise o/s mirror casing damaged

advise slight chips in windscreen

advise slight leak from n/s driveshaft seal

advise slight lift in both strutt top bearings

Fail 19 Nov 2012 85,456 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise both front tyres worn on inner edge

advise both rear brakes slight binde

advise o/s mirror casing damaged

advise slight chips in windscreen

advise slight leak from n/s driveshaft seal

advise slight lift in both strutt top bearings

Pass 25 Nov 2011 79,009 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise nail in n/s/r tyre

advise reverse lights inoperative

advise slight leak from n/s driveshaft seal

advise small chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Nov 2011 79,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise nail in n/s/r tyre

advise reverse lights inoperative

advise slight leak from n/s driveshaft seal

advise small chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Nov 2010 73,847 miles

advise both rear wishone bushs perished

advise both strutt top mountings have lift

advise front number plate slightly de-faced

advise slight leak from n/s driveshaft seal

Fail 24 Nov 2010 73,823 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise both rear wishone bushs perished

advise both strutt top mountings have lift

advise front number plate slightly de-faced

advise slight leak from n/s driveshaft seal

Pass 16 Nov 2009 68,641 miles

advise all tyres low on tread and worn on inner edges

advise front number plate slightly de-faced

Fail 24 Nov 2008 63,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise all tyres worn on outer edges

advise both front wishbones rear bushs perished and split

advise both strutt top bushs slight lift and play

advise chip in windscreen just outside swept area

advise front number plate slightly de-faced

advise rear axle pivot bushs perished and split

advise rear wiper blade split

advise slight brake binde n/s/r

Pass 24 Nov 2008 63,555 miles

advise all tyres worn on outer edges

advise both front wishbones rear bushs perished and split

advise both strutt top bushs slight lift and play

advise chip in windscreen just outside swept area

advise front number plate slightly de-faced

advise rear axle pivot bushs perished and split

advise rear wiper blade split

advise slight brake binde n/s/r

Fail 27 Nov 2007 58,078 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise both front tyres worn on inner edge

advise n/s wiper slight split

advise n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

advise reverse lights inoperative

Pass 27 Nov 2007 58,078 miles

advise both front tyres worn on inner edge

advise n/s wiper slight split

advise n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

advise reverse lights inoperative

Pass 29 Nov 2006 51,883 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise both front wishbone bushs slight split

advise slight play in n/s tie rod

Fail 29 Nov 2006 51,883 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise both front wishbone bushs slight split

advise slight play in n/s tie rod

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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S144 JJT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S144 JJT, 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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S144 JJT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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