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S144 CFC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,893 mi
Last recorded109,893 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS144 CFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 109,893 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber gaitor/ bump stop deteriorated

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside rear brake back plate corroded

top engine breather hose perishing

Fail 4 Apr 2019 109,681 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise replacement as worn ()

Nearside Rear shock absorber gaitor/ bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 95,043 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

center exhaust heat sheild loose

fuel filter corrodeing

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

strong advisory that all four brake discs are worn and corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2018 95,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

center exhaust heat sheild loose

fuel filter corrodeing

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

strong advisory that all four brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2017 81,911 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

center exhaust mounting fractured

front and rear brake discs corrodeing

nearside door mirror glass cracked

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2017 81,911 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

rear brake back plates corroded

center exhaust mounting fractured

front and rear brake discs corrodeing

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 71,392 miles

Exhaust system coroded

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 67,627 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,069 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2013 64,069 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2012 60,124 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Fail 13 Aug 2012 60,124 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside door mirror glass cracked.

offstde rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 56,136 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)

nesrside door mirror glass cracked.

oil cooler weeping.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 51,403 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 46,434 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear wheel binding slightly.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 42,039 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 37,520 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 33,481 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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S144 CFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S144 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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S144 CFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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