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R187 CKP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,633 mi
Last recorded66,633 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 CKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 66,633 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 62,156 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil needs to be checked

hubcaps fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2020 54,983 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 47,726 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 5 Mar 2019 47,726 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm VERY WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected load valve seized (1.1.7 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 43,263 miles

exhaust has a slight leak of gasses middle and rear section

nsf sill area corroded

osr tyre cracking

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 19 Mar 2018 43,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

exhaust has a slight leak of gasses middle and rear section

nsf sill area corroded

osr tyre cracking

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 15 Nov 2016 39,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 14 Nov 2016 39,734 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2015 37,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

crack in front number plate

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2014 36,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 36,083 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 32,943 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 32,166 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 32,090 miles

N/S/F outer tyre has damage to sidewall.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 31,866 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 31,187 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 29,994 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 29,076 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 28,094 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2006 28,094 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

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 CKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R187 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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R187 CKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R187 CKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R187 CKP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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