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S195 CGH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,738 mi
Last recorded116,738 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS195 CGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 116,738 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 116,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 110,023 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 104,304 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 100,461 miles

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 96,021 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 91,376 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 85,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 80,424 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)

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 CGH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CGH, 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 S195 CGH registered?

S195 CGH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S195 CGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S195 CGH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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