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S213 JCU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,457 mi
Last recorded123,457 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS213 JCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 123,457 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

road wheels have trim covers

Pass 29 Nov 2013 115,977 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 115,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 103,939 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 98,338 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 90,319 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 90,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 77,916 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 72,174 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

n/s front outer cv boot loose but not inscure

Fail 27 Aug 2008 72,174 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

n/s front outer cv boot loose but not inscure

Pass 14 Aug 2007 67,863 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 64,097 miles

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2005 59,661 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 59,661 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

headlamp fixing broken o/s & n/s

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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S213 JCU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S213 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.

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S213 JCU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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