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S163 TJX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,623 mi
Last recorded172,623 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS163 TJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 172,623 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 158,465 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 158,465 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Airbag light

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

underseal

Pass 13 Oct 2010 144,966 miles

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

rear disces slight carrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2009 127,525 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 106,130 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 106,130 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 84,779 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 84,779 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 68,148 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 68,148 miles

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

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

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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S163 TJX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 S163 TJX, 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 S163 TJX registered?

S163 TJX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S163 TJX safe to buy?

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