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R160 CKP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,604 mi
Last recorded112,604 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 CKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 112,604 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 101,766 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion - front clamp still secure but recommend replacement in near future.

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Protective shrouds split on both rear shocka absorbers.

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Slight damage to front section of offside sill.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 101,766 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion - front clamp still secure but recommend replacement in near future.

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Protective shrouds split on both rear shocka absorbers.

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Slight damage to front section of offside sill.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 88,665 miles

Both front suspension coil springs corroding

Engine oil pressure warning light is on all the time the engine is running (oil level above minimum on dipstick)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

This is an observation and does not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.

Fail 5 Apr 2013 88,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front suspension coil springs corroding

Engine oil pressure warning light is on all the time the engine is running (oil level above minimum on dipstick)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

This is an observation and does not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 81,211 miles

both front tyre worn on inner tread area.

front brakes binding slightly. does not show up in brake roller test but can be felt when turned by hand. front brakes should be checked with wheels off

Pass 29 Mar 2011 78,225 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

heavy corrosion to both front disc inner faces

Pass 7 Apr 2010 74,511 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake balance acceptable but could be improved.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 72,118 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 68,823 miles

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

o/s front tyre very worn on inner tread area and should replaced soon. track should be checked when tyre replaced

vision restrictions in zone b exceeding 40mm have been removed from interior mirror and sun visor

Pass 14 Jun 2007 62,448 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 55,216 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 49,702 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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R160 CKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R160 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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R160 CKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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