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K179 RJU

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,037 mi
Last recorded167,037 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK179 RJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 167,037 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 167,037 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 158,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 158,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2008 158,170 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 26,942 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 141,479 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear wheel bearing,s recomend to be checked or repaired at next sevice.

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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K179 RJU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K179 RJU, 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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What year was K179 RJU registered?

K179 RJU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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