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S22 ANJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,292 mi
Last recorded55,292 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS22 ANJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 55,292 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 51,119 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 49,404 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 45,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2021 43,193 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2021 43,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 41,235 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 39,607 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 36,606 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 35,782 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 35,554 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 35,408 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 35,246 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 35,065 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre will need attention shortly

offside rear tyre will need attention shortly

Pass 7 Jun 2012 34,741 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 34,274 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 33,935 miles

Both front brake discs are partialy worn.

Fail 27 Oct 2009 33,462 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 33,462 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 32,879 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 32,264 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 32,260 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 31,617 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 29,224 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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S22 ANJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S22 ANJ, 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 S22 ANJ registered?

S22 ANJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 November 1998.

Is S22 ANJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S22 ANJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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