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S262 CJW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,635 mi
Last recorded106,635 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS262 CJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 106,635 miles

air bag light on

air vacuum pipe split affecting tickover

rear brake pads low

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2010 97,478 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 12 Jan 2010 97,469 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

air bag light on

Pass 13 Jan 2009 90,435 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 90,418 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2007 83,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2006 78,404 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 68,277 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 68,270 miles

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

Offside Front 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.

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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S262 CJW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S262 CJW, 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 S262 CJW registered?

S262 CJW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S262 CJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S262 CJW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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