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S140 CFC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,619 mi
Last recorded82,619 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS140 CFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 82,619 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2011 82,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/mirror missing

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 77,383 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 70,974 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside headlamp damp and beam pattern slightly out of focus

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight wear in front top suspension leg mountings

Pass 7 May 2009 69,928 miles

offside rear bump stop starting to deteriorate

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 May 2009 69,928 miles

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

offside rear bump stop starting to deteriorate

rear brake discs corroded

vechicle undertray loose

Pass 9 May 2008 59,313 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

wiper blades not clearing screen

Pass 28 Sep 2006 52,311 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 44,654 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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S140 CFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S140 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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S140 CFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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