MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,213 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
lap belt , middle seat belt, buckle casing broken but still locks in
rear No plate backing comming away but still ledgable
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
lap belt , middle seat belt, buckle casing broken but still locks in
rear No plate backing comming away but still ledgable
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear brakes starting to bind. BOTH O/S AND N/S
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
rear brakes starting to bind. BOTH O/S AND N/S
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)
interior mirror insecure
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R344 ALD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R344 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 R344 ALD registered?
R344 ALD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 June 1998.
Is R344 ALD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R344 ALD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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