MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,128 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
oil leak
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH SIDE (2.7.3)
OIL LEAK
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDE (2.6.2)
Front tyres worn on inside edges
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing
dip stick tube broken
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
brake warning light on dash
nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damaged
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
brake warning light on dash
nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damaged
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S157 JGO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 S157 JGO, 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 S157 JGO registered?
S157 JGO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 October 1998.
Is S157 JGO safe to buy?
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