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R133 CKP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,057 mi
Last recorded117,057 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 CKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 117,057 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2016 115,432 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH AND CORDS EXPOSED OFFSIDE (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear FUEL TANK STRAP CORRODED

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER IS WEAK

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH AND NOISE COMING FROM THE NEARSIDE (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 91,722 miles

exhaust bracket deteriated

pas pipes corroded

slight exhaust blow mid and rear

slight oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 89,682 miles

slight corrosion around n/s/r window frame

slight exhaust blow mid section

steel brake pipes and pas pipes have been greesed

Fail 9 May 2014 83,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion around n/s/r window frame

slight exhaust blow mid section

steel brake pipes and pas pipes have been greesed

Pass 25 Apr 2013 87,499 miles

Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 87,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2012 84,553 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 84,541 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2011 81,412 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 78,319 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 May 2010 78,317 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2009 75,930 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 73,197 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 70,238 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 67,657 miles

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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R133 CKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R133 CKP, 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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R133 CKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 May 1998.

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