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S219 JAJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,899 mi
Last recorded105,899 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS219 JAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 12 May 2021 105,899 miles

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2020 105,424 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 104,878 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 104,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2017 103,094 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2016 101,843 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 99,982 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 97,960 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 91,993 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner tread surface.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 83,075 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 74,775 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 67,126 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 59,093 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 51,226 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 44,610 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 38,029 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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S219 JAJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S219 JAJ, 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 S219 JAJ registered?

S219 JAJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S219 JAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S219 JAJ shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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