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S217 JSM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

66,462 mi
Last recorded66,462 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS217 JSM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 66,462 miles

vehicle has light corrosion underneath

Fail 29 Jan 2018 66,462 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

vehicle has light corrosion underneath

Pass 6 Feb 2017 65,800 miles

vehicle has light corrosion underneath

Fail 6 Feb 2017 65,800 miles

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

vehicle has light corrosion underneath

Pass 28 Jan 2016 64,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2016 64,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2015 63,221 miles

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

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

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

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 63,221 miles

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

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2014 61,971 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 61,971 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 60,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 60,121 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 57,613 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 55,429 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 55,429 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 52,967 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 51,056 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 51,034 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2008 49,192 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 49,166 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2007 44,404 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 40,346 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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S217 JSM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S217 JSM, 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 S217 JSM registered?

S217 JSM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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