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S193 JCU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,210 mi
Last recorded102,210 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS193 JCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 102,210 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both front tyre outer wall deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2017 102,199 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)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both front tyre outer wall deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2016 100,943 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 97,111 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 97,111 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 91,380 miles

O/S/R caliper slightly damp but no leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 87,866 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 87,866 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 76,430 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 66,604 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 66,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 57,596 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 51,620 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 49,191 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 47,227 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 44,758 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 41,885 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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S193 JCU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol 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 S193 JCU, 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 S193 JCU registered?

S193 JCU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S193 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S193 JCU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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