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S219 JDG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

102,923 mi
Last recorded102,923 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS219 JDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 102,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 98,618 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 94,959 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 94,959 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 92,185 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 91,193 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 89,451 miles

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2018 89,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

coolant leak

oil leak

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 87,862 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 83,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension bump stops not fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2016 83,683 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension bump stops not fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 79,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

advise, radiatior slight leak

advise, rear bumpstops split

Pass 24 Sep 2014 77,234 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 77,234 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 74,661 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 74,627 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 72,187 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 72,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 70,081 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 68,666 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 65,580 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 64,060 miles

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

offside mirror cracked

slight drag offside rear brake

Pass 10 Oct 2007 62,188 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 47,823 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 47,794 miles

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

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

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 JDG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 JDG, 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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S219 JDG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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