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S145 JRA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,589 mi
Last recorded113,589 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS145 JRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 113,589 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 113,577 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 111,694 miles

Inner Body has slight corrosion And outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 107,335 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Outer Body has slight corrosion Arches and sills both (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Wheel different

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 102,281 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc very pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 99,377 miles

advise slight play both front upper strut mountings

Fail 19 Jun 2015 99,375 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advise o/s/f brake binding slightly

advise slight play both front upper strut mountings

Pass 8 Jul 2013 93,432 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 86,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2012 86,561 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 82,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 82,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 79,171 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Surface corrosion to steering, suspension and braking components. Front brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 22 Aug 2009 75,613 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front under tray fitted. All brake, steering and suspension components underneath have surface corrosion.

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 72,468 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 69,557 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 63,746 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 JRA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 JRA, 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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S145 JRA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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