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S176 XON

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

172,903 mi
Last recorded172,903 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS176 XON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2008 172,903 miles

front screen marked

Pass 21 Nov 2007 16,159 miles

n/s wiperblade starting to deteriorate

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 6 Dec 2006 141,677 miles

bonnet damaged but does fasten ok

Pass 24 Nov 2005 127,604 miles

slight play in nearside front lower suspension arm bush

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 XON is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XON, 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 S176 XON?

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What year was S176 XON registered?

S176 XON is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S176 XON safe to buy?

The MOT history for S176 XON shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S176 XON have outstanding finance?

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