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S107 CSF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

263,360 mi
Last recorded263,360 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS107 CSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 263,360 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 248,797 miles

both front side lights dim

tow bar wiring damaged

various areas of corrosion

Fail 10 Dec 2014 248,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front side lights dim

tow bar wiring damaged

various areas of corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2014 248,731 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

offside rear brake slightly binding

slight body damage to offside front sill

Fail 29 Aug 2013 240,842 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 240,842 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 226,365 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 226,365 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 190,446 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 161,194 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 153,535 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2009 153,511 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2008 139,673 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 126,097 miles

slight play in front inner anti roll bar bushes

Fail 24 Apr 2007 126,095 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

slight bind on nearside rear brake

slight play in front inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 2 Mar 2006 108,225 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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S107 CSF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S107 CSF, 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 S107 CSF registered?

S107 CSF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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