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S207 JCU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,756 mi
Last recorded102,756 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS207 JCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 102,756 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 99,523 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 96,048 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2011 96,048 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

pin hole in o/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 13 Sep 2010 92,320 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 92,320 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 88,352 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 82,150 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 82,150 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 76,968 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 76,968 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 72,431 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 66,663 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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S207 JCU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red 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 S207 JCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S207 JCU registered?

S207 JCU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S207 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S207 JCU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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