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R372 ARD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

72,431 mi
Last recorded72,431 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 ARD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 72,431 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 67,774 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 65,497 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 61,637 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 61,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 56,644 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 50,746 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 50,746 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 42,110 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 42,110 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 40,328 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 38,806 miles

Both Front Tyres Starting to Perish on Side Walls

Fail 28 Mar 2018 38,806 miles

Both Front Tyres Starting to Perish on Side Walls

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 36,756 miles

Offside headlamp glass damaged

Slight play in offside suspension top mount

Pass 23 Mar 2016 32,339 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 30,218 miles

Battery is loose

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 30,218 miles

Battery is loose

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 28,553 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 28,525 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 28,255 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,832 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 22,604 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 21,337 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 20,565 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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R372 ARD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 R372 ARD, 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 R372 ARD registered?

R372 ARD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R372 ARD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R372 ARD shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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