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R344 TDD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,019 mi
Last recorded120,019 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 TDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 120,019 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 116,162 miles

Coolant/antifreeze reservoir bellow minimum level

Fail 20 Dec 2018 116,161 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill heavily corroded and fractured (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant/antifreeze reservoir bellow minimum level

Pass 18 Dec 2017 110,463 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre on legal limit

front of both outer door sills corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 1 Dec 2016 103,470 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 98,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

Nearside washer jet not working

Nearside wiper split

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly out of shape

Pass 31 Dec 2014 91,102 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 87,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 87,078 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 82,050 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 76,361 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 76,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 70,301 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 65,087 miles

scratches to screen.rear tyres perishing,o/s/r low on tread,n/s/r on lim its.centre exhaust bracket repaired.front disc pads close to limits and binding slightly.n/s/f tyre worn on edges.damp at p/steering pipe.

Fail 29 Mar 2010 65,087 miles

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

scratches to screen.rear tyres perishing,o/s/r low on tread,n/s/r on lim its.centre exhaust bracket repaired.front disc pads close to limits and binding slightly.n/s/f tyre worn on edges.damp at p/steering pipe.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 61,406 miles

scratches and chips to screen.both rear tyres starting to perish,worn on edges and close to limits.o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.front disc pads getting low.n/s/r coil spring starting to corrode.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 57,364 miles

o/s door mirror cracked.o/s/r tyre perished and flat spots to n/s/r.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 52,847 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and getting low on tread.n/s/f tyre close to limits.o/s/r tyre perishing.under-body wet at time of test.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 48,881 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing,n/s/r worn on edges and on limits,under-body wet at time of test.

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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R344 TDD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R344 TDD, 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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R344 TDD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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