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S213 JSW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,168 mi
Last recorded145,168 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS213 JSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 145,168 miles

Slight deterioration front suspension wishbone rear bushes & antiroll bar bushes. Slight corrosion brake pipes at rear.

Fail 29 Sep 2009 144,929 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Signs of nearside rear brake previously binding Slight detrioration front suspension wishbone rear bushes & antiroll bar bushes. Slight corrosion brake pipes at rear.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 130,747 miles

Slight perishing front suspension wishbone reasr bushes & rear axle bushes. Slight corrosion brake pipes at rear. Nearside rear door inoperative from outside.

Fail 18 Sep 2008 130,747 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight perishing front suspension wishbone reasr bushes & rear axle bushes. Slight corrosion brake pipes at rear. Nearside rear door inoperative from outside.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 115,105 miles

Nearside rear door inoperative from outside. Slight wear front suspension antiroll bar saddle bushes, wishbone rear bushes & rear axle bushes. Slight corrosion brake pipes at rear & power steering pipes.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 115,105 miles

Nearside rear door inoperative from outside. Slight wear front suspension antiroll bar saddle bushes, wishbone rear bushes & rear axle bushes. Slight corrosion brake pipes at rear & power steering pipes.

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 95,838 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 95,838 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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S213 JSW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S213 JSW, 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 S213 JSW registered?

S213 JSW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 October 1998.

Is S213 JSW safe to buy?

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