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R177 XGC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,713 mi
Last recorded71,713 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 XGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,947 miles

Front discs are worn & also lipped (plz refr2spec) .................@@..//..................Thanx 4ur custom

Gearbox/differential apears to be leaking oil

Pass 7 Jun 2012 59,556 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 50,008 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 50,008 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 46,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2009 43,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 41,279 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 41,277 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 38,128 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 35,177 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN & LIPPED

BOTH REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALLS SLIGHTLY PERISHED

ENGINE UNDERSHIED DAMAGED & INSECURE

Fail 8 Feb 2006 35,177 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN & LIPPED

BOTH REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALLS SLIGHTLY PERISHED

ENGINE UNDERSHIED DAMAGED & INSECURE

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R177 XGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R177 XGC, 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 R177 XGC registered?

R177 XGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R177 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R177 XGC shows 12 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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