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S150 JPX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

118,249 mi
Last recorded118,249 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS150 JPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 118,249 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 117,632 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 114,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 111,828 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 111,826 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 108,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 105,263 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 102,418 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 97,382 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 91,149 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 85,969 miles

headlamp covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 82,407 miles

headlamp covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 79,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2014 75,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight body damage

Pass 19 Jul 2013 72,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chips on windscreen

Pass 13 Jul 2012 69,355 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 66,456 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 64,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 61,954 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 60,020 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 57,483 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 52,543 miles

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

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

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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S150 JPX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S150 JPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S150 JPX registered?

S150 JPX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S150 JPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S150 JPX shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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