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S217 CBW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,209 mi
Last recorded150,209 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS217 CBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 150,209 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 144,066 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 141,433 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 141,417 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective secondary catch (3.1 (c))

Emissions not tested due to blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose needs new sleeve (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 138,146 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 133,687 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

chip to screen

oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2018 133,687 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

chip to screen

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2017 129,464 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 125,299 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 125,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 120,655 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 120,655 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 115,839 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 115,836 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 112,000 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 108,502 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 108,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 103,851 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 103,851 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 100,341 miles

Nearside rear seatbelt buckle cover damaged operation not affected

Pass 25 Sep 2009 95,963 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 95,963 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 91,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 86,680 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Fail 19 Sep 2007 86,680 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 21 Sep 2006 81,819 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 76,674 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low

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 CBW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CBW, 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 CBW registered?

S217 CBW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S217 CBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S217 CBW shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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