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S139 CFC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,027 mi
Last recorded134,027 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS139 CFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 134,027 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 124,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

belt damaged in nearside rear child seat

Pass 27 May 2010 116,997 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2010 116,997 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2009 105,734 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 95,720 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 95,720 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 88,205 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 88,205 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 81,576 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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S139 CFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S139 CFC, 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 S139 CFC registered?

S139 CFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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