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R373 ALD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,041 mi
Last recorded117,041 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 ALD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 117,041 miles

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

GEAR BOX BOLT LOOSE

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

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

rear brakes sticking

Pass 24 Jul 2012 111,335 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

sticker on windscreen, outside of swept area

Fail 18 Jul 2012 111,320 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

engine idle speed high

rear tyres slightly perished

slight drag on nearside rear wheel

sticker on windscreen, outside of swept area

Pass 13 Sep 2010 108,380 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 108,378 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 104,080 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 104,075 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 95,162 miles

Exhaust system slightly rusty

Front and rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 95,162 miles

Exhaust system slightly rusty

Front and rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2007 89,252 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

front & rear brake discs deteriated

Pass 20 Sep 2007 89,252 miles

front & rear brake discs deteriated

Pass 23 May 2006 82,556 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R373 ALD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R373 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 R373 ALD registered?

R373 ALD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R373 ALD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R373 ALD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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