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S168 JVJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

196,976 mi
Last recorded196,976 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS168 JVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 196,976 miles

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))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 196,975 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 192,395 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 186,439 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 182,623 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 182,574 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 176,505 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 171,117 miles

Front number plate cracked/damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre nail in tread

Nearside Rear inner door card missing!

Fail 3 Mar 2016 171,117 miles

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!

Pass 20 Mar 2015 165,080 miles

Damage front nearside sill.

Front No. plate damaged.

Offside handbrake poor.

Fail 20 Mar 2015 165,080 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 158,422 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

damage to front of nearside outer sill

nearside rear mudflap loos

Fail 18 Mar 2014 158,069 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 149,379 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 149,379 miles

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.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 140,194 miles

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)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 140,194 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 129,663 miles

Front No. plate damaged.

Front nearside sill damaged.

Hazard lights were tempremental??

Pass 26 Mar 2010 121,026 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 121,026 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 113,007 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 112,766 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 105,328 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 96,764 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 84,986 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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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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