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S193 KCF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,818 mi
Last recorded82,818 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS193 KCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2012 82,818 miles

nearside rear of vehicle damaged

offside door mirror damaged - temporary repair

Fail 4 Aug 2012 82,798 miles

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

nearside rear of vehicle damaged

offside door mirror damaged - temporary repair

Pass 9 Jul 2011 75,369 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 75,369 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 has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 68,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 68,760 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 62,308 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 58,590 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 58,590 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 53,714 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)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 53,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 46,845 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 42,124 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 42,142 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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S193 KCF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S193 KCF, 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 S193 KCF registered?

S193 KCF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S193 KCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S193 KCF shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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