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E14 CVW

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,469 mi
Last recorded127,469 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE14 CVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 127,469 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 127,469 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 125,354 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 125,354 miles

Emissions not tested excess smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 125,293 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 125,288 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 124,966 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 124,855 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 124,599 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 124,292 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 124,204 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leak

Fail 17 Jun 2015 124,199 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 123,788 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 41,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 122,858 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2011 122,259 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 122,259 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 121,526 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 121,526 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 121,040 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 121,040 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008
Pass 7 Jun 2007 120,260 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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E14 CVW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 113,553 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 E14 CVW, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E14 CVW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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