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S151 CSF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,280 mi
Last recorded113,280 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS151 CSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 113,280 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 113,156 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ADVISORY NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR MISSING BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT PITTING INSIDE ALSO OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE LOOSE

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2009 103,688 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 103,688 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

stone guard loose

Pass 24 Jan 2009 96,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 85,985 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 85,975 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 78,228 miles

N/S MIRROR MISSING. NOT OBLIGATORY MIRROR AS VECHICLE IS RIGHT HAND DRIVE.

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2005 71,441 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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S151 CSF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S151 CSF, 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 S151 CSF registered?

S151 CSF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 November 1998.

Is S151 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S151 CSF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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