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S192 NAJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

141,210 mi
Last recorded141,210 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS192 NAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 141,210 miles

Offside Rear 205/50r15

all 4 coil springs rusty

Fail 8 Jan 2016 141,208 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear 205/50r15

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 coil springs rusty

brake fluid low

oil low

Pass 12 Jan 2015 128,610 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all 4 brake discs rusty and pitted

both front inner sills crushed

front wish bones very rusty

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2015 128,610 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all 4 brake discs rusty and pitted

both front inner sills crushed

exhaust very loud

front wish bones very rusty

oil level low

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2012 116,988 miles

air bag light on

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 8 Nov 2012 116,988 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

air bag light on

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 29 Dec 2011 111,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

lowered suspension fitted

o/s/f door sill bent [jacking point]

Fail 28 Dec 2011 111,158 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

lowered suspension fitted

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f door sill bent [jacking point]

Pass 26 Feb 2011 105,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 105,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 95,564 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 92,573 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 85,896 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 85,896 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 82,674 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 82,672 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

nearside front tyre worn on both edges offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2005 75,586 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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S192 NAJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S192 NAJ, 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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S192 NAJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 November 1998.

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