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S211 JGF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,281 mi
Last recorded114,281 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS211 JGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 114,281 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 114,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Battery loose but secure

N/S/F headlamp beam pattern poor

O/S/F tyre inner sidewall cracked (Close to excessive)

O/S/R & O/S/F tyre cracked and perished

O/S/R tyre 195/70R14 fronts 195/65R14

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 106,158 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 95,999 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 88,865 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 88,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 83,459 miles

front brake pads appear low

front no.plate deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2010 83,459 miles

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

front brake pads appear low

front no.plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2009 75,588 miles

n/s/o/s/r subframe bushs partial seperation and limited life

Fail 4 Jun 2009 75,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

n/s/o/s/r subframe bushs partial seperation and limited life

Pass 30 May 2008 65,524 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 60,217 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 55,130 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 55,125 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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S211 JGF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 S211 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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What year was S211 JGF registered?

S211 JGF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S211 JGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S211 JGF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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