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R317 CKP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,285 mi
Last recorded89,285 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 CKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 89,285 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 81,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

jacking damage to both front lower sills

Pass 3 Jul 2013 75,952 miles

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

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2013 75,854 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both rear shock absorbers well worn

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2012 71,486 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2011 67,334 miles

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

front brake discs well worn,

Fail 15 Jun 2011 67,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs well worn,

Pass 6 Jul 2010 62,374 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 58,034 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 54,142 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2007 49,885 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 45,795 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

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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R317 CKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R317 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R317 CKP registered?

R317 CKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R317 CKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R317 CKP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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