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S190 JSB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

210,180 mi
Last recorded210,180 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS190 JSB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 210,180 miles

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

slight blow on rear exhaust box

slight grease leak on off side front cv boot

slight oil leak on near side rear shocker

Pass 29 Mar 2017 206,941 miles

off side rear shocker shrowd insucure

rear foot and handbrake efforts slightly low

slight grease leak on off side outer cv boot

Pass 11 Mar 2016 204,564 miles

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

near side rear shocker shrowd insucure

small split in off side cv boot

Pass 9 Mar 2015 200,018 miles

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

both rear shocker shrowds insucure

small split in off side front cv boot

Pass 29 Mar 2014 197,275 miles

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

both rear shocker shrowds insucure

slight grease leak on off side outer cv boot

Pass 13 Mar 2013 193,778 miles

both rear shocker shrowds insucure

slight grease leak on off side cv boot

Pass 9 Mar 2012 190,198 miles

centre exhaust insucure

rear shocker shrowds insucure

Pass 8 Apr 2011 187,035 miles

near side rear shocker shrowd insucure

slight play in off side track rod end

Pass 16 Jan 2010 175,780 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 175,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 152,420 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 141,559 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 141,559 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 134,195 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 134,195 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 121,640 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 121,640 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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S190 JSB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S190 JSB, 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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S190 JSB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S190 JSB safe to buy?

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