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S193 JGF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,367 mi
Last recorded75,367 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS193 JGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 75,367 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front tyre tread lifting

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 75,367 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Shoulder (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front tyre tread lifting

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 74,720 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perished and split

Pass 31 Mar 2014 73,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

offside rear tyre perished and split

Pass 23 Mar 2013 72,996 miles

front brake discs lipped

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 70,815 miles

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

front wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 19 Mar 2011 69,165 miles

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

offside wiper blade slightly smearing

Pass 27 Feb 2010 67,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs slightly lipped

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight movement n/s/r hub area

slight movement o/s/f + n/s/f top shock mounts

Pass 25 Sep 2009 66,202 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 61,224 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 61,224 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 56,944 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 56,944 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 52,030 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 JGF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JGF, 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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What year was S193 JGF registered?

S193 JGF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S193 JGF safe to buy?

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