MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,063 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
advise o/s/f door mirror glass cracked
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
ADVISE SLIGHT DAMAGE ON O/S/R WHEEL RIM
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S146 JCS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 S146 JCS, 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 S146 JCS registered?
S146 JCS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S146 JCS safe to buy?
The MOT history for S146 JCS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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