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R313 CKP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

86,071 mi
Last recorded86,071 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 CKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 86,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 86,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 86,020 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush play in both top shock absorber mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down and left to right (2.2.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 77,219 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 76,308 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 74,956 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 73,763 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 72,914 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 71,267 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 69,575 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 6 Jun 2018 69,575 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 67,733 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 67,733 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 65,153 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 62,568 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 59,940 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 57,450 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 55,509 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 52,822 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 50,760 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 47,823 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Jun 2009 47,823 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jun 2008 44,682 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 41,628 miles

o/s/f tyre on 2.51mm †o/s/r tyre on 2.39mm

Fail 20 Jun 2007 41,628 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre on 2.51mm †o/s/r tyre on 2.39mm

Pass 15 Jun 2006 37,812 miles

as per advisory notice issued with VT30 on 15/06/2006.

Fail 15 Jun 2006 37,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres & o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm.legal limit †1.6 mm.

rear exhaust box outer wrp badly corroded & noisey,slight leak between centre & rear sections.

slight lift in both top strut mountings.

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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R313 CKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R313 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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R313 CKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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