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S220 GGD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

179,322 mi
Last recorded179,322 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS220 GGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 179,322 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 179,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 173,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber top mounting worn has excessive movement

Fail 4 Jul 2018 173,963 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber top mounting worn has excessive movement

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 168,484 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 168,484 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 164,297 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 164,297 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 158,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2015 158,290 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre has a nail in the inner edge of the tread which is worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 151,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2014 151,146 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 149,502 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside rear shockabsorber's cover's insecure

Fail 16 Mar 2013 149,497 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust pipe bracked broken off exhaust pipe

nearside and offside rear shockabsorber's cover's insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2012 146,599 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Temp repair carried out to rear exhaust silencer.

Wiring underbonnet for amp inscure.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 144,387 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake discs corroded

o/s rear inner door step/arch corroded

o/s/r light unit has water inside

rear brakes have slight judder

Fail 19 Mar 2011 144,387 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake discs corroded

o/s rear inner door step/arch corroded

o/s/r light unit has water inside

rear brakes have slight judder

Pass 22 Aug 2008 142,115 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 142,115 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 139,795 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 139,795 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 136,314 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 136,314 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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 GGD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 GGD, 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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S220 GGD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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