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R312 CKP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,457 mi
Last recorded100,457 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 CKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 100,457 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 98,686 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 98,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 93,986 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 93,983 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 93,137 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2016 93,137 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 92,331 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 92,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 90,755 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 87,112 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 82,920 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 78,077 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 75,002 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 71,081 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 67,760 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 63,720 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 59,561 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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R312 CKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R312 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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R312 CKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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