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S221 NSO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,306 mi
Last recorded200,306 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS221 NSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 200,306 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 180,773 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front and Offside Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded

Offside Rear and Nearside Rear Radius Arm Bushes Worn

Fail 1 Jun 2012 180,773 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front and Offside Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded

Offside Rear and Nearside Rear Radius Arm Bushes Worn

Pass 16 Jun 2011 169,942 miles

Disks scored

F Brakes jedders

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

R Sub fram bushes got play

Shokes bouncey

Steering got play

Fail 15 Jun 2011 169,940 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Disks scored

F Brakes jedders

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

R Sub fram bushes got play

Shokes bouncey

Steering got play

Pass 8 Jun 2011 169,902 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 137,559 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 137,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 111,025 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 111,025 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 81,166 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 57,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 51,006 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 51,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2005 43,576 miles

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)

front registration plate cracked

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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S221 NSO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S221 NSO, 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 S221 NSO registered?

S221 NSO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S221 NSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S221 NSO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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