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S185 JAR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,216 mi
Last recorded117,216 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS185 JAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 117,216 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 114,115 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 113,982 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 113,792 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 112,471 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 110,202 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 110,202 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 106,923 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 104,343 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 101,658 miles

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

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

nearside front shock absorber leaking - borderline pass

nearside rear tyre side wall damage

Fail 28 Jul 2015 101,658 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

nearside front shock absorber leaking - borderline pass

nearside rear tyre side wall damage

Pass 15 Aug 2014 98,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 95,730 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 93,464 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 88,572 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 84,560 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 84,560 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 78,231 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 70,620 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 61,899 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 56,841 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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S185 JAR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S185 JAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S185 JAR?

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What year was S185 JAR registered?

S185 JAR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S185 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S185 JAR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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