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R196 CKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

134,582 mi
Last recorded134,582 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 CKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 134,582 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 134,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 130,122 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2012 117,558 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 111,401 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 107,867 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 103,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 100,041 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 3 Mar 2007 95,143 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 14 Mar 2006 90,962 miles

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

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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R196 CKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R196 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R196 CKO registered?

R196 CKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R196 CKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R196 CKO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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