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R351 ALD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,202 mi
Last recorded121,202 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 ALD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 121,202 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 120,618 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 111,013 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 8 Jul 2011 111,011 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 6 Jul 2011 110,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front nearside engine mount split and making engine have excessive movement.

Oil leak

Oil on steering rack and sub frame.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 103,337 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2009 94,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 89,032 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 88,074 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cracks in offsifde rear tyre & underinflated

offside front sidelight bulb blackened

Pass 26 Jul 2007 83,524 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 80,251 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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R351 ALD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R351 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 R351 ALD registered?

R351 ALD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R351 ALD safe to buy?

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