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S217 ACG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,548 mi
Last recorded150,548 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS217 ACG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 150,548 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 150,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 142,318 miles

Engine Has Slight Leak From Rocker Cover Gasket

Front Spoiler Missing

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

Nearside Rear Bump Stop Broken

Nearside Rear Light Lense Cracked

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

Rear Discs Slightly Corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 142,318 miles

Engine Has Slight Leak From Rocker Cover Gasket

Front Spoiler Missing

Nearside Rear Bump Stop Broken

Nearside Rear Light Lense Cracked

Rear Discs Slightly Corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 133,823 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 123,755 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 123,719 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

advise - offside front wishbone bush beginning to break

Pass 4 Mar 2009 114,181 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 108,584 miles

near and off side front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2007 99,581 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 98,263 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 93,594 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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S217 ACG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S217 ACG, 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 S217 ACG registered?

S217 ACG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S217 ACG safe to buy?

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