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S177 CGH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,282 mi
Last recorded153,282 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS177 CGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 153,282 miles

Minor stone damage to windscreen

N/S/F Tyre has damage to outer sidewall

N/S/R brake pad springs sitting incorrectly

Oil leak Gearbox ? ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 126,432 miles

N/S/R Brake pad springs incorrectly positioned

Wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 21 Jul 2016 126,432 miles

N/S/R Brake pad springs incorrectly positioned

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 6 Jul 2016 123,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 113,029 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyre outer walls deteriorated.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 105,252 miles

both rear coil springs slight corroded.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 95,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 95,475 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 79,991 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 79,991 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper blades poor

Pass 8 Jul 2011 62,845 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 46,599 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 35,505 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 28,914 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 27,532 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 27,532 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 25,210 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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S177 CGH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S177 CGH, 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 S177 CGH registered?

S177 CGH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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