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K181 HUG

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,011 mi
Last recorded82,011 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK181 HUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 82,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

offside front shocker and offside rear shocker slight mist of oil

Pass 4 Mar 2008 75,602 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

hand brake lever slightly high.

windscreen has slightly marked within (A) zone.

Fail 1 Mar 2008 75,578 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

hand brake lever slightly high.

windscreen has slightly marked within (A) zone.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 69,558 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 65,771 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both outer sills corroded and weak but not with in 30 cm of load bearing member

corrosion on both chassis legs at axle beam mounting points

o/s/r shocker leaking

rear axle beam mounting bushes splitting

Pass 10 Feb 2006 65,771 miles

both outer sills corroded and weak but not with in 30 cm of load bearing member

corrosion on both chassis legs at axle beam mounting points

o/s/r shocker leaking

rear axle beam mounting bushes splitting

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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K181 HUG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K181 HUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K181 HUG registered?

K181 HUG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 December 1992.

Is K181 HUG safe to buy?

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