N8SBG
Year1997
0-60mph10.4 sec
FuelPetrol
Power115 BHP
N8SBGreport date: 2024-04-26      
UK

VOLKSWAGEN GL

General information

Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model GOLF GL
Colour Red
Year of manufacture 1997
Top speed 123 mph
0 - 60 mph 10.4 seconds
Gearbox 5 speed Manual

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 115 BHP
Max. torque 22 Nm at 2.600 rpm
Engine capacity 1.984 cc
Cylinders 4
Fuel type Petrol
N8SBGreport date: 2024-04-26      

MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-11-16
MOT pass rate
64 %
MOT passed 16
Failed MOT tests 9
Total advice items 89
Total items failed 31
MOT #25 2023-11-17 17:12
MOT test number 194726600092
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-11-16
Advice
Vehicle presented as a rally car.
MOT #24 2022-10-25 11:53
MOT test number 727456461743
Result Passed
Advice
New dashboard fitted.
Advice
Vehicle presented for motor sport use.
MOT #23 2021-08-13 13:39
MOT test number 286272967391
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advice
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
N8SBGreport date: 2024-04-26      
MOT #22 2019-04-17 09:06
MOT test number 753327916612
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MOT #21 2018-04-20 07:41
MOT test number 809155779542
Result Passed
MOT #20 2017-04-13 12:21
MOT test number 357707607413
Result Passed
MOT #19 2017-04-13 12:21
MOT test number 515214896845
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
MOT #18 2016-04-18 13:05
MOT test number 540996709160
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
N8SBGreport date: 2024-04-26      
MOT #17 2016-04-12 14:20
MOT test number 206706740204
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Fail
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Fail
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
MOT #16 2015-03-25 12:25
MOT test number 346294485001
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Notice
Floor is very rusty Nearside front.
Advice
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advice
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advice
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
N8SBGreport date: 2024-04-26      
MOT #15 2015-03-13 11:56
MOT test number 779672775083
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fail
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advice
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fail
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Notice
Floor is very rusty Nearside front.
Advice
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
MOT #14 2014-04-10 15:19
MOT test number 465630104100
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advice
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advice
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N8SBGreport date: 2024-04-26      
MOT #13 2013-04-10 11:27
MOT test number 587320503124
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advice
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Notice
Coolant leak
Advice
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advice
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Advice
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
N8SBGreport date: 2024-04-26      
MOT #12 2013-04-03 14:56
MOT test number 107733993451
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fail
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advice
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Fail
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Advice
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fail
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advice
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Fail
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Advice
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Fail
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Notice
Coolant leak
N8SBGreport date: 2024-04-26      
MOT #11 2012-04-12 15:14
MOT test number 847533202189
Result Passed
Notice
Side skirts fitted
Advice
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
MOT #10 2012-04-03 15:17
MOT test number 855054692051
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Notice
Side skirts fitted
Fail
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Fail
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advice
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Fail
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Notice
Coolant level low
Fail
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fail
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
N8SBGreport date: 2024-04-26      
MOT #9 2011-03-29 14:33
MOT test number 677208781093
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Notice
Slight corrosion under vehicle + on rear axle + body sills
Notice
Body sill covers fitted
Advice
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Advice
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Notice
Rear lenses sprayed dark
MOT #8 2011-03-29 14:33
MOT test number 297458781003
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Notice
Rear lenses sprayed dark
Advice
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Notice
Slight corrosion under vehicle + on rear axle + body sills
Advice
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Advice
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Notice
Body sill covers fitted
Advice
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
N8SBGreport date: 2024-04-26      
MOT #7 2010-04-06 15:39
MOT test number 414886390070
Result Passed
Advice
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Advice
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
MOT #6 2009-03-26 18:30
MOT test number 281365689024
Result Passed
Advice
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advice
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advice
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
MOT #5 2009-03-26 18:30
MOT test number 120295189083
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advice
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advice
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advice
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
N8SBGreport date: 2024-04-26      
MOT #4 2007-08-18 10:51
MOT test number 363730237495
Result Passed
MOT #3 2007-08-16 10:18
MOT test number 991018127277
Result Failed
Advice
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advice
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advice
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
MOT #2 2006-08-22 15:55
MOT test number 300204336403
Result Passed
MOT #1 2006-08-21 10:02
MOT test number 623843036227
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Fail
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
N8SBGreport date: 2024-04-26      

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N8SBGreport date: 2024-04-26      

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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 23
First mileage registration 1997-08-30
Last registration 2023-11-17
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Registration #1 1997-08-30 22 mi
Registration #2 2006-08-21 90.995 mi
Registration #3 2006-08-22 90.995 mi
Registration #4 2007-08-16 105.613 mi
Registration #5 2007-08-18 105.735 mi
Registration #6 2009-03-26 114.283 mi
Registration #7 2010-04-06 118.638 mi
Registration #8 2011-03-29 122.219 mi
Registration #9 2012-04-03 125.844 mi
Registration #10 2012-04-12 125.689 mi
Registration #11 2013-04-03 130.846 mi
Registration #12 2013-04-10 130.972 mi
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N8SBGreport date: 2024-04-26      

Car features

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Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 55 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 4
Number of axles 2
Engine number AGG158588

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