MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,786 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/r rim damaged
advise front number plate cracked
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S240 KAJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S240 KAJ, 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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What year was S240 KAJ registered?
S240 KAJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S240 KAJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for S240 KAJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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