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R187 CKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

194,481 mi
Last recorded194,481 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 CKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2018 194,481 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chip in the front windscreen

corrosion becoming apparent throughout

exhaust front pipe corroded and blowing slightly

nearside and offside front sills are holed by corrosion

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear shock absorber weak

puncture in the offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2017 189,165 miles

corrosion becoming apparent throughout vehicle

nearside and offside front under sills are holed by corrosion

nearside under sill holed but not close to suspension or seatbelt ancorages

offside front and rear floor pans corroded around floor grommets

Pass 5 Oct 2016 181,581 miles

nearside and offside front sills holed by corrosion

nearside rear tyre on the minimum legal limit

offside front outer cv gator becoming perished

Pass 20 Oct 2015 174,507 miles

both the front tyres are worn on the shoulders

front exhaust corroded and thin

nearside rear tyre thin on the inside edge

offside front outer cv gator perished

Fail 16 Oct 2015 174,501 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both the front tyres are worn on the shoulders

engine oil level low

front exhaust corroded and thin

nearside rear tyre thin on the inside edge

offside front outer cv gator perished

Pass 14 Oct 2014 167,203 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 167,203 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 158,272 miles

center and rear exhaust silencers both coroded and blowing slightly

front discs and pads in poor condition

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush becoming unbonded

Pass 16 Oct 2012 151,956 miles

both the rear tyres are worn on the shoulders

front disc pads are getting low

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush becoming unbonded

Fail 16 Oct 2012 151,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both the front tyres are worn on the shoulders

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush becoming unbonded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 145,872 miles

rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2011 145,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front outer sill holed

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 137,379 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 137,379 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 126,138 miles

both rear tyres are approaching the wear bars

both track rod end gaitors are split

offside front tyre worn thin on the inside edge

offside rear metal brake pipe is corrided

Pass 13 Oct 2008 115,576 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 105,597 miles

Both rear tyres aproaching the wear limit.

Fail 15 Oct 2007 105,594 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyres aproaching the wear limit.

Fail 23 Oct 2006 96,220 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 96,220 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 86,829 miles

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

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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R187 CKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R187 CKO, 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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R187 CKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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