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S181 CFC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Orange Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,198 mi
Last recorded139,198 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS181 CFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 139,198 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 139,152 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 126,054 miles

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

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

frnt no plate cracked

rear bumpstops broken up

Pass 28 Feb 2011 116,303 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 103,191 miles

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

nearside rear shockabsorber sheild insecure

Pass 27 Nov 2008 103,158 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 103,152 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 88,166 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 88,166 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 79,667 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 67,642 miles

front tyres low

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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S181 CFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Orange with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S181 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S181 CFC registered?

S181 CFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is S181 CFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S181 CFC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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