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S165 JCU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

260,239 mi
Last recorded260,239 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS165 JCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 260,239 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leaks

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Steering rack damp

Pass 5 Sep 2018 248,345 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 248,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 232,214 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 232,214 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 217,411 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 217,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 204,392 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 204,049 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexie (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking leak off pipes/injectors (7.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 190,980 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 190,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 178,402 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 178,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 171,862 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 171,862 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 166,838 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 166,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 161,550 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 161,550 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 154,173 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 154,173 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 147,089 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 141,163 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 141,163 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 133,559 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 133,559 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S165 JCU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S165 JCU, 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 S165 JCU registered?

S165 JCU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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