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K199 FAL

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

66,901 mi
Last recorded66,901 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK199 FAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 66,901 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 64,549 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 62,240 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 62,240 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken in cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water out OS (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 60,553 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 60,552 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 60,552 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure movement on runners (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 58,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 45,948 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 45,204 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 45,204 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 44,716 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 44,716 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 42,183 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,261 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 38,606 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 38,606 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 38,022 miles

front c v boots perrishing

Pass 12 Oct 2009 37,510 miles

n/side front flexible brake hose upper ferrule corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 37,023 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 36,606 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 36,604 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 36,310 miles

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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K199 FAL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K199 FAL, 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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K199 FAL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K199 FAL safe to buy?

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