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S187 JGO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,256 mi
Last recorded87,256 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS187 JGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 87,256 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 87,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 72,998 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 61,801 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 8 Dec 2008 42,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 41,998 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 38,651 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2006 33,844 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 30 Nov 2005 32,072 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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S187 JGO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S187 JGO, 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

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What year was S187 JGO registered?

S187 JGO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S187 JGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S187 JGO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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