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S195 JJT

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,773 mi
Last recorded65,773 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS195 JJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 65,773 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 56,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 6 Mar 2014 56,018 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 47,067 miles

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

TRACKING .

Pass 13 Mar 2012 39,322 miles

Tracking possibly out?

offside front tyre almost bald inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2012 39,322 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Tracking possibly out?

offside front tyre almost bald inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2011 30,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 23,117 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracking.

Child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing seat belt inspection.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 17,393 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 13,809 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 13,235 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 12,052 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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S195 JJT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S195 JJT, 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 S195 JJT registered?

S195 JJT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S195 JJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S195 JJT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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