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K106 YUK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,289 mi
Last recorded132,289 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK106 YUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 132,289 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 131,885 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 131,623 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 130,346 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

both sides inner sill has rust developing

Fail 22 May 2015 130,346 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

both sides inner sill has rust developing

Pass 23 Dec 2013 130,239 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 126,848 miles

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

Coolant leak

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake warning lamp illuminated

drivers seat loose on fixing,but not insecure

light underbody corrosion

lowering springs fitted

plastic covers sills fitted,preventing view of outer sill panels

Fail 28 Aug 2012 126,848 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Coolant leak

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake warning lamp illuminated

drivers seat loose on fixing,but not insecure

light underbody corrosion

lowering springs fitted

plastic covers sills fitted,preventing view of outer sill panels

Pass 23 Feb 2007 126,541 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 126,541 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insicure

registation plates italic numbers but still readable

slight play in n/s of steering rack

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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K106 YUK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K106 YUK, 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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K106 YUK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 December 1992.

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