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S220 UEY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,876 mi
Last recorded60,876 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS220 UEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 60,876 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 59,711 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 58,658 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 58,658 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 57,751 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 57,751 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 57,086 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 56,172 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 53,728 miles

BOTH FRONT DISC CORRODED

BOTH REAR DISC CORRODED

Pass 18 Oct 2012 48,342 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 48,342 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 44,053 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 40,914 miles

n/s front rear tyres splits in outside walls

Pass 19 Oct 2009 38,791 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 37,507 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 36,986 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 36,259 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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S220 UEY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S220 UEY, 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 S220 UEY registered?

S220 UEY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 November 1998.

Is S220 UEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S220 UEY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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