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S215 BJO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

250,036 mi
Last recorded250,036 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS215 BJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 250,036 miles

Damp around injectiors

Front Exhaust corroded & weak

Nearside Screen cracked

Fail 14 Nov 2018 249,896 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached Both bottoms (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Damp around injectiors

Front Exhaust corroded & weak

Nearside Screen cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2017 235,982 miles

Both Rear Shock Absorber Covers Deteriorated

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside And Offside (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 235,982 miles

Both Rear Shock Absorber Covers Deteriorated

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside And Offside (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 223,600 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

tracking needs ajusting

Fail 15 Nov 2016 223,600 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

tracking needs ajusting

Pass 24 Sep 2015 206,945 miles

Smoke Readings High

Fail 24 Sep 2015 206,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Smoke Readings High

Pass 17 Jul 2014 197,645 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 192,497 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 186,687 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 179,271 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 170,370 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 164,521 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 157,348 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 151,366 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 151,315 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 130,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 BJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BJO, 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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S215 BJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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