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A4 LPD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,619 mi
Last recorded110,619 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 LPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 110,619 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 110,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 100,399 miles

BOTH FRONT REAR WISHBONE BUSHS SLIGHT CRACKING

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

REAR AXLE BUSHS PEELING & CRACKING

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAKS

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 4 Mar 2009 100,399 miles

BOTH FRONT REAR WISHBONE BUSHS SLIGHT CRACKING

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.

REAR AXLE BUSHS PEELING & CRACKING

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAKS

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 8 Feb 2008 90,520 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

surface corrosion to metal power steering pipes

Fail 8 Feb 2008 90,520 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

surface corrosion to metal power steering pipes

Pass 12 Feb 2007 81,358 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN, WEARING ON INNER EDGES †BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS U/S †BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHS PEELING †BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHS CRACKED. †

Pass 8 Feb 2006 72,503 miles

Surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipe †Both rear bump stops u/s †Both front wishbone bushs cracking †Rear axle bushs peeling

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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A4 LPD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A4 LPD, 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 A4 LPD registered?

A4 LPD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is A4 LPD safe to buy?

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