MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,345 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
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
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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
BOTH REAR AXLE FRONT BUSHES SPLIT
BREATHER PIPE ON INTAKE HOSE SPLIT AND LEAKING OIL AND EMISSIONS
WATER FUR AROUND BOTTOM CORNERS OF RADIATOR
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of S242 CFE?
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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?
The MOT history for S242 CFE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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