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S220 CSX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

123,633 mi
Last recorded123,633 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS220 CSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 123,633 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 123,633 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 116,407 miles

slight play offside rack end

Fail 17 Jan 2011 116,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play offside rack end

Pass 18 Jan 2010 109,770 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to both sills

Fail 16 Jan 2010 109,770 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

advise front discs pitted

advise nearside and offside sill"s damaged

advise offside rear disc pitted

Fail 2 Jan 2010 109,766 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Bonded suspension unit attachment cracked (2.4.F.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

advise front discs pitted

advise nearside and offside sill"s damaged

advise offside rear disc pitted

Pass 24 Nov 2008 101,279 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 101,279 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 93,728 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Nov 2007 93,728 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Nov 2006 86,381 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 86,381 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Outer Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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S220 CSX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 S220 CSX, 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 S220 CSX registered?

S220 CSX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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