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S20 DDD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,016 mi
Last recorded64,016 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 DDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 64,016 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 64,016 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 61,671 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 60,614 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 60,181 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 59,396 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 59,396 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 58,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 58,428 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 57,592 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 55,584 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 54,063 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 51,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 51,489 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 49,039 miles

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 49,039 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,921 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 43,192 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 39,360 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 34,377 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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S20 DDD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S20 DDD, 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 S20 DDD registered?

S20 DDD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S20 DDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S20 DDD shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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