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R410 LDF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,124 mi
Last recorded101,124 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR410 LDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 101,124 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 92,850 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 86,856 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 84,830 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 84,830 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 79,452 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 79,452 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 73,760 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 67,906 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 59,929 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 80,172 miles

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

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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R410 LDF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R410 LDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R410 LDF?

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What year was R410 LDF registered?

R410 LDF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R410 LDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R410 LDF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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