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S177 RFU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,706 mi
Last recorded170,706 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS177 RFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 170,706 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 165,896 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 160,980 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 160,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 142,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front no plate cracked

Fail 23 Nov 2007 141,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front no plate cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2007 129,612 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 129,612 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jan 2006 109,490 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 109,490 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 RFU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RFU, 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 RFU registered?

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

Is S177 RFU safe to buy?

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