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S205 KJM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

127,283 mi
Last recorded127,283 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS205 KJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 127,283 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 127,253 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 127,253 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 126,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front wing corroded on the arch...

Pass 27 Sep 2019 125,257 miles

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Sep 2019 125,250 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Sep 2018 122,383 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 118,435 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LIMIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 3 MM

Fail 27 Sep 2017 118,431 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LIMIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 3 MM

Pass 28 Sep 2016 113,319 miles

damage to nearside front outer tyre wall

rear no plate starting to fade

Pass 28 Sep 2015 110,510 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 110,507 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 108,378 miles

Slight dampness on offside front shock absorber

Fail 26 Sep 2014 108,370 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front lower arm inner rear bush perished

Slight dampness on offside front shock absorber

Fail 20 Sep 2013 103,366 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise tracking

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2013 103,366 miles

advise tracking

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2012 97,172 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 97,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 91,470 miles

advise slight fading on rear no plate

Fail 15 Sep 2011 91,460 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise slight fading on rear no plate

Pass 23 Sep 2010 84,310 miles

advise both sides front tyres on 2mm

Pass 18 Sep 2009 76,599 miles

advise both sides rear tyres on 2/3mm

Fail 17 Sep 2009 76,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise both sides rear tyres on 2/3mm

Pass 23 Sep 2008 68,705 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 68,705 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)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 58,336 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 58,209 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 51,964 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 KJM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 S205 KJM, 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 KJM registered?

S205 KJM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S205 KJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S205 KJM shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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