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R269 CKP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,450 mi
Last recorded61,450 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 CKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 61,450 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 61,450 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 56,303 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 56,303 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 51,392 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 51,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 45,433 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 39,081 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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R269 CKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R269 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 R269 CKP registered?

R269 CKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R269 CKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R269 CKP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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