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S260 JDY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,369 mi
Last recorded146,369 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS260 JDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 146,369 miles

Front brake discs deteriated

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2017 143,452 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 143,447 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 132,818 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 132,808 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 131,024 miles

O/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVEN

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 131,017 miles

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

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

O/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVEN

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 120,912 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 120,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 104,763 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 85,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 83,976 miles

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Front registration plate damaged

Rear axle bushes deteriotated

Suspect only one horn working

Fail 23 Feb 2011 83,976 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Front registration plate damaged

Oil & Coolant levels low

Rear axle bushes deteriotated

Suspect only one horn working

Pass 15 Feb 2010 79,909 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 79,909 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 74,989 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 74,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 69,128 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 69,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 63,245 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 59,714 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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S260 JDY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S260 JDY, 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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S260 JDY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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