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S205 BJO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,109 mi
Last recorded131,109 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS205 BJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 131,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2017 126,275 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 120,331 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 120,184 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 114,861 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 108,799 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 102,899 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 96,638 miles

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

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 31 Jan 2011 89,883 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 89,883 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 80,760 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 73,149 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 73,043 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 65,536 miles

BRAKE PIPES HEAVY GREASED

Pass 16 Jan 2007 58,398 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 52,650 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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S205 BJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S205 BJO, 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 S205 BJO registered?

S205 BJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S205 BJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S205 BJO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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