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S133 RFU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

191,166 mi
Last recorded191,166 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS133 RFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 191,166 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear brake discs heavily corroded

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Apr 2012 185,662 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 185,662 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2011 177,424 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 167,455 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 167,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 154,932 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 154,932 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 138,791 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 138,791 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 123,177 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 107,937 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 107,937 miles

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

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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S133 RFU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S133 RFU, 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 S133 RFU registered?

S133 RFU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S133 RFU safe to buy?

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