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K178 SJC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

53,518 mi
Last recorded53,518 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK178 SJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 53,518 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 52,590 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 52,589 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 51,845 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 51,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 51,280 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 48,396 miles

Corrosion to body-work,

Corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.

Corrosion to front & rear suspension components.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/f bumper damaged.

Fail 18 Nov 2014 48,395 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Corrosion to body-work,

Corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.

Corrosion to front & rear suspension components.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/f bumper damaged.

Fail 23 Oct 2013 46,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 46,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2012 46,313 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/s/f number plate not clipped in.

Oil leak from engine

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight damage to front numberr plate.

Slight exhaust leak.

Slight play/deterioration to axle bushes.

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 46,313 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak from engine

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/s/f number plate not clipped in.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight damage to front numberr plate.

Slight exhaust leak.

Slight play/deterioration to axle bushes.

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 45,528 miles

Corrosion to body-work.

Corrosion to brake hose ferrules.

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper corners loose.

Front number plate damaged.

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 45,528 miles

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

Corrosion to body-work.

Corrosion to brake hose ferrules.

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper corners loose.

Front number plate damaged.

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)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 44,631 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front suspension wishbones slightly corroded

both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

metal ferrules of flexible hoses @ rear corroded

rear axle mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

slight play in both suspension strut top mountings

small area of damage to zone A of windscreen ( less than 10 mm in dia )

Pass 7 Oct 2009 43,614 miles

Corrosion to brake hose ferrules

Corrosion to front & rear suspension components.

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 42,571 miles

Corrosion t obrake pipes, unions & ferrules.

Corrosion within 30cm of rear axle mountings

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight damage to front number plate.

Slight misting of oil to power steering rack.

Slight play/deterioration to rear axle bushes.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 41,318 miles

Battery loose.

Damage to front number plate.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight exhaust leak.

Some coeeosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.

Some corrosion to front suspension lower arms.

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 40,361 miles

BOTTOM SUSPENSION ARMS@ FRONT SLIGHTLY CORRODED

REAR AXLE MOUNTING BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

SOME METAL BRAKE PIPES HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

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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K178 SJC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K178 SJC, 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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K178 SJC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 October 1992.

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