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R341 ALH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,171 mi
Last recorded78,171 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR341 ALH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 78,171 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 79,630 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2017 79,630 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 70,326 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 65,841 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2015 65,841 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 62,743 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

OSR tyre side wall damaged but functional

Pass 29 Mar 2013 57,749 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 53,971 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 53,964 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2011 41,482 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2011 41,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 39,396 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 39,396 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 37,172 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 37,172 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 35,246 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 35,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 32,991 miles

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

rear wiperblade split

Pass 11 Jul 2006 30,152 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 29,033 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 29,033 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R341 ALH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R341 ALH, 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 R341 ALH registered?

R341 ALH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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