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S176 UKE

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

79,433 mi
Last recorded79,433 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS176 UKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 79,433 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 70,025 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake pivot on caliper sticking slightly

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 62,486 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 6 Mar 2021 62,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 60,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 59,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 57,409 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 57,409 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 55,356 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,362 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 51,586 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 51,586 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 48,516 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 46,663 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,609 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracking on the outer wall but not deep enough to reach the cords or ply

offside rear tyre has cracking on the outer wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,128 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,210 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 35,407 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 35,392 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 33,570 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 31,059 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 27,770 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 UKE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 UKE, 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 UKE registered?

S176 UKE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S176 UKE safe to buy?

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