MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,129 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front lower door hinge loose.
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/S/R & N/S/R Tyres perishing.
O/S/R Tyre 2mm.
rear axle beam main bushes separating
rear exhaust rusted
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Upper Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
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R409 FAD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R409 FAD, 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 R409 FAD registered?
R409 FAD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 May 1998.
Is R409 FAD safe to buy?
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