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R27 CKP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,762 mi
Last recorded71,762 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 CKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 71,762 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 68,502 miles

movment from nearside front top mount rust un front brake discs

Pass 28 Jul 2011 68,317 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 68,317 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 67,021 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 66,099 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 66,099 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

both rear tyre tread distorted[175/70/13]

Pass 1 Aug 2008 64,469 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 64,469 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 62,575 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer fouling heat shield

Pass 25 Jul 2007 62,575 miles

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

rear silencer fouling heat shield

Pass 26 Jul 2006 57,636 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 54,006 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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R27 CKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R27 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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R27 CKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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