MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,961 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall split exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres low on tread
Offside rear coil spring possibly broken
Play in both front wheels when breaking
N/s/f lower arm rear bush deteriorated
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)
N/s/f lower arm rear bush deteriorated
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
oil leak
offside front brake holding on but has not showen up on b.r.t.
offside front under cover has engine oil over it,leak?
offside hand brake cable lever not touching stop but ok on b.r.t
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R204 ALD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 R204 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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What year was R204 ALD registered?
R204 ALD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 May 1998.
Is R204 ALD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R204 ALD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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