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S210 JAJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,052 mi
Last recorded112,052 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS210 JAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 112,052 miles

Front both brake hoses deteriorated

Front subframe bushes starting to split

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing and wearing inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wishbone bush perishing

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside sill dented

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

Rear wiper blade split

hazard warning button sticky

parking brake lever travel

Fail 28 Mar 2017 112,048 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Front both brake hoses deteriorated

Front subframe bushes starting to split

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing and wearing inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wishbone bush perishing

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside sill dented

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

Rear wiper blade split

hazard warning button sticky

parking brake lever travel

Pass 18 Mar 2016 102,713 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 102,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 94,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 94,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 92,781 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 90,238 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 87,740 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 83,390 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 83,345 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2010 78,827 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 78,808 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 72,833 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 72,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 67,564 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 61,666 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 55,478 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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S210 JAJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S210 JAJ, 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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S210 JAJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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