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R339 ALD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,324 mi
Last recorded150,324 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 ALD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 150,324 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 150,324 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 144,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp level control may have been removed

Fail 24 Jan 2020 144,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp level control may have been removed

Pass 15 Jan 2019 143,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp level control may have been removed

Fail 14 Jan 2019 143,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 141,218 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 141,218 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 138,872 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

possible split engine breather

Fail 16 Jan 2017 138,872 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

possible split engine breather

Pass 18 Jan 2016 135,755 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jan 2015 133,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 129,371 miles

Bottom Engine/gearbox mount perished due to an oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 129,371 miles

Bottom Engine/gearbox mount perished due to an oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 124,452 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 121,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 116,784 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 116,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 112,751 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 108,970 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Dec 2008 108,970 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 105,625 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 101,001 miles

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

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

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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R339 ALD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R339 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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R339 ALD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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