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R303 CKP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,398 mi
Last recorded53,398 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 CKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 53,398 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 53,398 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 52,755 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 52,241 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 51,508 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 50,940 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2011 50,395 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 49,935 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 49,187 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 48,683 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 47,814 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 43,617 miles

see advisory notice-822402426224

Fail 10 Aug 2006 43,617 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

bodyworks has dent

offside front tyre inner thread worn

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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R303 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 84.6%.

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 R303 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 R303 CKP registered?

R303 CKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R303 CKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R303 CKP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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