The road tax status for R204 ALD is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R204 ALD?

The MOT for R204 ALD is valid and due for renewal on or before 9 August 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of R204 ALD?

The recorded mileage for R204 ALD is 95,961 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R204 ALD ULEZ compliant?

No, R204 ALD does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · R204 ALD

R204 ALD

1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28/05/1998. Recorded mileage 95,961 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 09/08/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 95,961 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 09/08/2025

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Mileage: 95,961 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1998
Engine: 1900cc

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R204 ALD Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2024
95,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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R204 ALD Mileage History

09/08/202292,471 mi
09/08/202292,472 mi+1 mi
11/08/202394,428 mi+1,956 mi
11/08/202394,428 mi
07/08/202495,961 mi+1,533 mi

Average of roughly 1,749 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R204 ALD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 09:27

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Golf (R204 ALD) between August 2022 and August 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 07 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.

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