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S145 AJO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

80,193 mi
Last recorded80,193 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS145 AJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 80,193 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 80,193 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front engine under tray loose

Pass 30 Jan 2017 78,110 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 78,074 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 75,985 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 74,762 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 74,056 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 74,020 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 73,237 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 73,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 Jan 2012 72,565 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 71,355 miles

offside and nearside rear doors not opening from outside

Fail 10 Jan 2011 71,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside and nearside rear doors not opening from outside

Fail 17 Dec 2010 71,271 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 67,985 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 67,958 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 65,908 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front lower suspension arms rear bush's starting to perish

corrosion to exhaust

offside rear door will not open inside or out

slight movement in offside front suspension top

Pass 17 Dec 2008 65,908 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bush's starting to perish

corrosion to exhaust

offside rear door will not open inside or out

slight movement in offside front suspension top

Fail 16 Dec 2008 68,573 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 62,981 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 59,583 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 55,829 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 55,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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S145 AJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 S145 AJO, 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 S145 AJO registered?

S145 AJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 1998.

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