MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,976 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cover (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front number plate cracked/damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre nail in tread
Nearside Rear inner door card missing!
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front number plate cracked/damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre nail in tread
Nearside Rear inner door card missing!
Damage front nearside sill.
Front No. plate damaged.
Offside handbrake poor.
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Damage front nearside sill.
Front No. plate damaged.
Offside handbrake poor.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
damage to front of nearside outer sill
nearside rear mudflap loos
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
damage to front of nearside outer sill
nearside rear mudflap loos
Damage to nearside sill.
Front No.plate damaged.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Wear in steering rack.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Damage to nearside sill.
Front No.plate damaged.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Wear in steering rack.
Damage to front of nearside sill.
Front No.plate damaged.
Wear in steering rack.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Damage to front of nearside sill.
Front No.plate damaged.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Wear in steering rack.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front No. plate damaged.
Front nearside sill damaged.
Hazard lights were tempremental??
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front number plate damaged.damage to nearside sill
wipers noisey
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front number plate damaged.damage to nearside sill
wipers noisey
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
damage to rear offside bumper edge
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
slight play in offside steering rack
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
damage to rear offside bumper edge
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
nearside rear door not openable from outside
rear nearside brake binding on slightly
slight play in offside steering rack
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S168 JVJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 S168 JVJ, 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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S168 JVJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 August 1998.
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