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R199 ALD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,148 mi
Last recorded124,148 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 ALD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 124,148 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 124,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bad earth in light cluster (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 117,832 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jun 2016 117,524 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2016 117,499 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2015 111,442 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 104,846 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 104,846 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 May 2013 92,542 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 92,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2012 83,367 miles

chip in windscreen

engine undershield fitted at time of test

o/s/f lower suspension arm rearmost bush staring to split

Pass 15 May 2011 76,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f brake disc wearing thin

slight bind to o/s/r & n/s/f wheels

Fail 9 May 2011 76,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f brake disc wearing thin

slight bind to o/s/r & n/s/f wheels

Pass 23 Apr 2010 66,718 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 66,718 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2009 57,100 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 47,181 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 38,400 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 34,520 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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R199 ALD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R199 ALD, 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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R199 ALD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R199 ALD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R199 ALD shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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