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R324 HDL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

185,747 mi
Last recorded185,747 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR324 HDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 185,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear brake discs some wear

rear exhaust box one mounting broken

Pass 29 May 2012 179,301 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 179,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2011 164,442 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 164,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 155,405 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 143,811 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 135,227 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 126,778 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 119,002 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 110,010 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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R324 HDL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R324 HDL, 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 R324 HDL registered?

R324 HDL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R324 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R324 HDL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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