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K17 DUB

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

88,101 mi
Last recorded88,101 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 88,101 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 88,101 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Mar 2007 86,193 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 97,689 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 97,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f inboard cv boot split

Fail 22 Feb 2006 97,647 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 14 Feb 2006 97,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

offside wiper blade split

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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K17 DUB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 K17 DUB, 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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K17 DUB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 1992.

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