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S202 JLY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,308 mi
Last recorded154,308 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS202 JLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 154,308 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 146,012 miles

radiator leaking coolant

slight bind on offside rear brake

coolant level low

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake discs corroded

coolant leak from around thermostat housing

Fail 29 Jul 2013 146,010 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake discs corroded

coolant leak from around thermostat housing

coolant level low

radiator leaking coolant

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 16 Jul 2012 127,569 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 117,662 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 117,662 miles

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

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 107,154 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 107,154 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 96,726 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 84,520 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 18,682 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 18,682 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 65,892 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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S202 JLY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S202 JLY, 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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S202 JLY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 October 1998.

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