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S145 JDD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

193,224 mi
Last recorded193,224 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS145 JDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 193,224 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 193,208 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 133,974 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 124,806 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 124,806 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 116,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 116,336 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 105,474 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 95,491 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 88,442 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 82,158 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 77,999 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 72,301 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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S145 JDD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 S145 JDD, 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 JDD registered?

S145 JDD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S145 JDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S145 JDD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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