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R311 ADX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

134,314 mi
Last recorded134,314 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 ADX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 134,314 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 129,701 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 129,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 124,677 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle bush perish

Pass 30 Dec 2015 112,976 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 94,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 83,848 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 78,812 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 77,120 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 75,815 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 68,373 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 64,005 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 59,555 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 52,500 miles

rear exhaust silencer leaking very slightly and getting weak in areas, ok for mot at present

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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R311 ADX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R311 ADX, 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 R311 ADX registered?

R311 ADX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R311 ADX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R311 ADX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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