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S177 UBA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

270,095 mi
Last recorded270,095 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS177 UBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 270,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 270,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 247,290 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 216,815 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2015 216,815 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 193,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front wishbone rear rubber bushes are deteriorating

front numberplate is slightly delaminated

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm of tread and has perishing cracks

o/s sill has slight damage

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 21 Jul 2014 193,056 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front wishbone rear rubber bushes are deteriorating

front numberplate is slightly delaminated

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm of tread and has perishing cracks

o/s sill has slight damage

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Jul 2013 176,051 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 164,183 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 164,183 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 151,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

offside/nearside front brake discs slightly pitted

offside/nearside rear axle bushes corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2010 146,248 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 6 Aug 2010 146,248 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 3 Sep 2009 134,645 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 117,811 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 117,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 104,301 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 91,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 83,618 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 UBA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S177 UBA, 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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S177 UBA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 December 1998.

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