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S178 JJT

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,497 mi
Last recorded104,497 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS178 JJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 104,497 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 104,491 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output both (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 98,272 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 86,869 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres have slight sidewall damage but not showing cords

Fail 2 Mar 2013 86,867 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres have slight sidewall damage but not showing cords

Pass 12 Mar 2012 76,932 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 76,894 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 69,428 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 63,359 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 59,986 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 59,017 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 58,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 53,647 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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S178 JJT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S178 JJT, 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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S178 JJT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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