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R146 CKP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,151 mi
Last recorded116,151 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 CKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 116,151 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 116,151 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 111,115 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 16 May 2016 111,115 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 102,955 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 102,946 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 96,285 miles

nearside of rear bumper loose

Fail 28 Aug 2013 96,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside of rear bumper loose

Fail 29 Aug 2012 86,329 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both wiper blades splitting

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2012 86,329 miles

both wiper blades splitting

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 24 Aug 2011 79,663 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bumper damaged and loose on nearside rear

Pass 24 Aug 2011 79,663 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bumper damaged and loose on nearside rear

Pass 17 Aug 2010 73,642 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 69,851 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 64,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 60,826 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 56,556 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 51,452 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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R146 CKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R146 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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R146 CKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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