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S210 JGF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,814 mi
Last recorded140,814 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS210 JGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 140,814 miles

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

both front inner door handles insecure

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2016 140,805 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1a)

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

both front inner door handles insecure

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2014 133,463 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 133,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2013 122,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 12 Jul 2013 122,515 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Jun 2012 111,926 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 111,926 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 102,987 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 102,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 91,057 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 3 Jun 2009 87,671 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 87,671 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished and split

offside rear tyre on legal limit

wiper blades split(very soon needed)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 84,676 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm tread

Pass 12 Jun 2007 81,030 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 76,125 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 JGF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S210 JGF, 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 JGF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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