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S163 CFC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,749 mi
Last recorded89,749 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS163 CFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 89,749 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 87,208 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s/f tyre has a cut in inner sidewall

Pass 10 Aug 2012 81,754 miles

damp at steering rack

offside mirror damage

play at rear wheel bearings

Fail 8 Aug 2012 81,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

dampness at power steering hose by steering rack

wear detected at offside rear wheel bearing not considered to be excessive

Fail 9 Apr 2011 72,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 72,659 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 66,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Side Wall Damaged

nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

offside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2009 66,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Side Wall Damaged

nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

offside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2008 62,311 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 49,646 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 49,413 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 40,498 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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S163 CFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S163 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 S163 CFC registered?

S163 CFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S163 CFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S163 CFC shows 12 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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