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R204 CKP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,289 mi
Last recorded75,289 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 CKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 75,289 miles

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

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

OFF side Rear wheel bearing has slight play

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 75,267 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

OFF side Rear wheel bearing has slight play

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 63,082 miles

offside door mirror glass damaged but not affecting rear view

Pass 21 Aug 2009 61,808 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 61,808 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 60,639 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 60,639 miles

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

exhaust baffle loose in rear box

Pass 20 Aug 2007 57,153 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 52,409 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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R204 CKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R204 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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What year was R204 CKP registered?

R204 CKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R204 CKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R204 CKP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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