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S177 UKE

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,760 mi
Last recorded91,760 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS177 UKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 91,760 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 91,732 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 87,714 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 87,697 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 84,894 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 84,872 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 83,156 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 78,489 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 77,254 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 73,920 miles

Both front Wipers smearing slightly

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside & offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 73,913 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Both front Wipers smearing slightly

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside & offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 58,381 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s wiper blade may be too small

Pass 22 Oct 2016 52,025 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber weak

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

Offside Front shock absorber weak

Offside Rear shock absorber weak

Fail 22 Oct 2016 52,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber weak

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

Offside Front shock absorber weak

Offside Rear shock absorber weak

Pass 27 Oct 2015 48,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted belt not inspected

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 45,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 43,741 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 42,534 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 38,641 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 36,349 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 32,668 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 30,657 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 29,813 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 29,813 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 27,090 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 UKE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 S177 UKE registered?

S177 UKE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 November 1998.

Is S177 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S177 UKE shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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