The road tax status for R353 ALD is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R353 ALD?

The MOT for R353 ALD is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 October 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of R353 ALD?

The recorded mileage for R353 ALD is 109,339 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R353 ALD ULEZ compliant?

No, R353 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 1.6L Petrol · R353 ALD

R353 ALD

1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11/06/1998. Recorded mileage 109,339 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 02/10/2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 109,339 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 02/10/2023

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Mileage: 109,339 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 1600cc

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R353 ALD Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2022
109,339 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 defect noted at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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R353 ALD Mileage History

04/10/2021108,478 mi
03/10/2022109,339 mi+861 mi

Average of roughly 864 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

R353 ALD MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 2 Sept 2026, 07:14

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Golf (R353 ALD) between October 2021 and October 2022.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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

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