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S157 JGO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,128 mi
Last recorded70,128 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS157 JGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 70,128 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 63,867 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 59,635 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 57,292 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 53,556 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 53,556 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 50,866 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 50,866 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 44,765 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 42,311 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 42,311 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 38,707 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 35,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 35,143 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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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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S157 JGO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S157 JGO safe to buy?

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