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S193 JSM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Orange Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,196 mi
Last recorded179,196 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS193 JSM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 179,196 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 179,196 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 164,290 miles

ns outer sill damaged

srs light on dash

Fail 17 May 2012 164,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

ns outer sill damaged

srs light on dash

Pass 19 Nov 2010 139,076 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 139,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake pads low

Pass 4 Nov 2009 123,792 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 108,880 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 94,388 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 85,500 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 79,483 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 JSM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Orange with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JSM, 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 JSM registered?

S193 JSM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S193 JSM safe to buy?

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