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S223 JCU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,279 mi
Last recorded159,279 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS223 JCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 159,279 miles

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

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

ex tailpipe corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2016 159,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working flickering (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

ex tailpipe corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2015 147,481 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 130,762 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 124,374 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 124,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 116,781 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 116,781 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 108,335 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 108,335 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 100,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 100,915 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 93,528 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 86,918 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 77,268 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 65,783 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 50,021 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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S223 JCU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S223 JCU, 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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S223 JCU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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