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S239 JDG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

177,314 mi
Last recorded177,314 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS239 JDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 177,314 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 177,314 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 173,855 miles

Front struts been fouling tyres due to being lowered

Near side brake flexi cracking front

Play in top mounts front

Fail 7 Nov 2015 173,855 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front struts been fouling tyres due to being lowered

Near side brake flexi cracking front

Play in top mounts front

Pass 7 Nov 2014 164,088 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 164,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 158,165 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 150,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 142,517 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 137,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

hand brake slight travel and sideways play

Fail 25 Nov 2010 137,160 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 123,213 miles

ADVISE O/S REAR TYRE INSIDE EDGE WORN

ADVISE TRAVEL IN PARKING BRAKE

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 112,980 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

unable to fully examine offside front to rear brake pipe as it is partly covered by heat shield and fuel tank

Pass 3 Oct 2007 100,772 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 100,743 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 88,057 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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S239 JDG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S239 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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S239 JDG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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