MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,555 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
bolt snapped on lower rear gearbox mount to sub frame
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s front tyre outer edge wearing thin
o/s rear brake disc (inner face) slightly worn
rear reg plate in poor condition - advise replace
slight corrosion on rear brake pipes
n/s front tyre outer edge wearing thin
o/s rear brake disc (inner face) slightly worn
rear reg plate in poor condition - advise replace
slight corrosion on rear brake pipes
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S196 NAJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 S196 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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What year was S196 NAJ registered?
S196 NAJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S196 NAJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for S196 NAJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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