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S143 CFC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Orange Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

36,773 mi
Last recorded36,773 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS143 CFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 36,773 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 32,838 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 28,623 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 25,079 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 20,649 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 17,713 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 14,002 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 12,917 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 12,917 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 12,837 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 12,837 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 12,456 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 12,193 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 12,193 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 11,877 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 11,075 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 10,251 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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S143 CFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Orange with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S143 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 S143 CFC registered?

S143 CFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S143 CFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S143 CFC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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