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R167 CKP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,042 mi
Last recorded120,042 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 CKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 120,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes greased

rear axle bushes worn

rear wiper torn

Fail 20 Oct 2009 120,042 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes greased

engine oil level high

rear axle bushes worn

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear wiper torn

Pass 15 Oct 2008 104,286 miles

exhaust system poor condition

various minor exhaust leaks

varoius temp. repairs to exhaust system

Fail 3 Oct 2008 104,286 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system poor condition

various minor exhaust leaks

Pass 1 Oct 2007 86,851 miles

front to rear and n/s/r to flexi metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f track rod end slight play

o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to separate from bonding

slight play both front strut top mounts

Fail 1 Oct 2007 86,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

exhaust blowing at both middle section joins

front to rear and n/s/r to flexi metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f track rod end slight play

o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to separate from bonding

slight play both front strut top mounts

Pass 12 Oct 2006 78,718 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 78,717 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

n/s/f to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r brake pipe to compensator slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2005 68,521 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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R167 CKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R167 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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R167 CKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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