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S176 LGW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

35,897 mi
Last recorded35,897 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS176 LGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 35,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 35,465 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 34,770 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 34,355 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 33,761 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 33,100 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 32,475 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 31,804 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 31,020 miles

advise n/s/r door c/locking n/w door opens and closes from inside and out

advise nail in n/s/r tyre

advise o/s/f suspension arm rear bush showing signs of delamination

both rear tyres cracking in outer walls

Pass 6 Feb 2014 30,438 miles

advise nearside front tyre and nearside rear tyre cracking in treads.

advise offside rear tyre cracked in shoulder.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 29,843 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 29,843 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 29,315 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise inspection light up.

advise nearside rear tyre punctured and outer wall damaged.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 28,682 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise nearside rear tyre cracked in treads and outer wall scrubbed.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 27,285 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise nearside rear tyre cut in tread.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 24,532 miles

advise nearside rear tyre outer wall starting to crack.

Fail 10 Oct 2007 23,037 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 23,037 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 21,614 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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S176 LGW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S176 LGW, 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 S176 LGW registered?

S176 LGW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S176 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S176 LGW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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