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S190 CSF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

119,968 mi
Last recorded119,968 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS190 CSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 119,968 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 119,967 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 186,840 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Undertray.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 186,839 miles

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

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Undertray.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 183,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2009 177,701 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest Underinflation.

Evidence of Oil leak, around Undertray.

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)

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Rear Registration Plate deteriorating.

Fail 21 Nov 2009 177,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest Underinflation.

Evidence of Oil leak, around Undertray.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Rear Registration Plate deteriorating.

Pass 22 Nov 2008 168,080 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

poor pattern on headlamps

rear bush on n/s/f lower suspension arm worn

Fail 22 Nov 2008 168,080 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

poor pattern on headlamps

rear bush on n/s/f lower suspension arm worn

Pass 23 Oct 2007 155,201 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres perishing.

BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm.

Engine Cover fitted.

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

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

O/S/R Tyre worn on both edges. Suggest Underinflation.

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

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

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Rear Registartion Plate deteriorating.

Fail 23 Oct 2007 155,197 miles

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

BOTH Front Tyres Underinflated.

BOTH Rear Tyres perishing.

BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm.

Engine Cover fitted.

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

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

O/S/R Tyre worn on both edges. Suggest Underinflation.

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

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

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Rear Registartion Plate deteriorating.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 146,232 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 146,227 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

195/65/15t

rear tyres on 2-3mm,perished and worn on edges

Pass 11 Nov 2005 134,150 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 134,150 miles

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

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

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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S190 CSF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S190 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 S190 CSF registered?

S190 CSF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 November 1998.

Is S190 CSF safe to buy?

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