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S220 JSO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,882 mi
Last recorded93,882 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 93,882 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 93,070 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 68,150 miles

air bag light on

Fail 2 Jun 2012 68,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

Pass 19 Apr 2011 115,700 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 111,681 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 111,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 102,210 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 89,033 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 89,030 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

offside sill has been pushed up

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 JSO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JSO, 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 JSO registered?

S220 JSO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S220 JSO safe to buy?

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