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R446 LDF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,144 mi
Last recorded126,144 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 LDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 126,144 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 125,659 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jan 2017 125,647 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jan 2015 123,733 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 123,020 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 122,404 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 121,935 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 121,935 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 121,363 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 120,387 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 119,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2008 118,218 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 115,825 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 112,494 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 112,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R446 LDF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R446 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.

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What year was R446 LDF registered?

R446 LDF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R446 LDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R446 LDF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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