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S195 CFC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,632 mi
Last recorded133,632 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS195 CFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 133,632 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 120,602 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 110,171 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 96,478 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 96,413 miles

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 87,206 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag lamp on

Pass 16 Sep 2011 84,287 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 84,254 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 81,595 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 81,595 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 78,130 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 74,859 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 74,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 69,775 miles

AIR BAG STAYING ON

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 65,094 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 59,119 miles

air bag warning light on

frount and rear brake pads close to min

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn close to min on edges

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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S195 CFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S195 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 S195 CFC registered?

S195 CFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 September 1998.

Is S195 CFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S195 CFC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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