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S175 JGF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,629 mi
Last recorded100,629 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS175 JGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 100,629 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

glow plug light flashing

Pass 9 Dec 2016 95,414 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 910,066 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 869,563 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 79,741 miles

slight play offside front rackend

damage to offside inner sill

Pass 30 Nov 2012 75,477 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 75,456 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2011 70,769 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 70,659 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2010 66,224 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 60,346 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 54,366 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 50,187 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 47,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S175 JGF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,865cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S175 JGF, 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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S175 JGF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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