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S215 AJO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,411 mi
Last recorded12,411 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS215 AJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2015 12,411 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 106,207 miles

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

nsr tyre 2.5mm

osf wheel arch inner cover broken

osr tyre sidewall damaged

rear inner pads getting low

Pass 18 Nov 2013 89,305 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

indicater switch slightly worn

Pass 7 Nov 2012 84,722 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 81,176 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 77,251 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 72,786 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 67,872 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 63,508 miles

airbag light illuminated indicating fault

Fail 11 Dec 2007 63,508 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

airbag light illuminated indicating fault

Pass 5 Dec 2006 58,499 miles

airbag light illuminated

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear wheels binding on slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2005 53,456 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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S215 AJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S215 AJO, 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 S215 AJO registered?

S215 AJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S215 AJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S215 AJO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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