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S242 CFE

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,345 mi
Last recorded102,345 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 CFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 102,345 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 104,983 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Apr 2011 104,969 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 26 May 2010 100,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2010 100,110 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 93,461 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 89,056 miles

BOTH REAR AXLE FRONT BUSHES SPLIT

BREATHER PIPE ON INTAKE HOSE SPLIT AND LEAKING OIL AND EMISSIONS

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

WATER FUR AROUND BOTTOM CORNERS OF RADIATOR

Pass 13 May 2008 89,056 miles

BOTH REAR AXLE FRONT BUSHES SPLIT

BREATHER PIPE ON INTAKE HOSE SPLIT AND LEAKING OIL AND EMISSIONS

WATER FUR AROUND BOTTOM CORNERS OF RADIATOR

Pass 9 Mar 2007 77,915 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 72,714 miles

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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S242 CFE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S242 CFE, 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 S242 CFE registered?

S242 CFE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S242 CFE safe to buy?

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