MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,745 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
all power steering pipes heavily corroded
clutch operation very heavy
n/s handbrake cable in poor condition
o/s/r bumper loose
rear axel bushes perished o/s and n/s
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
clutch stiff
power steering pipes in very poor condition
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
clutch stiff
offside rear brakes noisy
power steering pipes in very poor condition
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R304 CKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R304 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 R304 CKP registered?
R304 CKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 1998.
Is R304 CKP safe to buy?
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