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S229 JSO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,551 mi
Last recorded117,551 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 JSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 117,551 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 117,531 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shields insecure

Coolant leak

Engine management lamp not illuminating

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 110,643 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 110,643 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 104,428 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 98,090 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 88,365 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 77,531 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 68,036 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 59,864 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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S229 JSO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S229 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S229 JSO registered?

S229 JSO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S229 JSO safe to buy?

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