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S149 JSM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

202,251 mi
Last recorded202,251 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 JSM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 202,251 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 188,050 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2016 174,705 miles

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2015 163,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2014 150,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust system deteriorated

rear wiper blade rubber torn

Pass 27 Mar 2013 133,886 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 124,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 113,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 113,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Sub-frame locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 104,325 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 104,136 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 104,131 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2008 103,134 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 103,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 101,373 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 97,353 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 87,060 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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S149 JSM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S149 JSM, 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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S149 JSM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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