MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,713 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
Front discs are worn & also lipped (plz refr2spec) .................@@..//..................Thanx 4ur custom
Gearbox/differential apears to be leaking oil
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
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)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN & LIPPED
BOTH REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALLS SLIGHTLY PERISHED
ENGINE UNDERSHIED DAMAGED & INSECURE
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?
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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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