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K205 UJT

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,575 mi
Last recorded86,575 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK205 UJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 86,575 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls old and perished.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

general oil leaks

slight rumble in N.S.R wheel beaing

Fail 19 Feb 2013 86,575 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls old and perished.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

general oil leaks

slight rumble in N.S.R wheel beaing

Pass 14 Feb 2012 82,984 miles

battery is loose, not inseucre

both front tyres are cracking on the tread/wall

both rear tyres are perished

coolant bottle is empty

nearside front tyre is perished on outer wall

oil around the back of the enigne and offside inner drive shaft joint

signs of old coolant leak from thermostat housing, no leak present

slight play from both front top strut mounts

slight roughness from nearside rear wheel bearing

surface corrosion nearside rear door step

wireing looms in engine bay have protective tape deteriorated and some are missing completly

Fail 14 Feb 2012 82,984 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery is loose, not inseucre

both front tyres are cracking on the tread/wall

both rear tyres are perished

coolant bottle is empty

nearside front tyre is perished on outer wall

oil around the back of the enigne and offside inner drive shaft joint

signs of old coolant leak from thermostat housing, no leak present

slight play from both front top strut mounts

slight roughness from nearside rear wheel bearing

surface corrosion nearside rear door step

wireing looms in engine bay have protective tape deteriorated and some are missing completly

Pass 3 Feb 2011 79,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 79,585 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 77,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

crack in front number plate

n/s/f headlamp aim dim

slight oil leak from power steering hose

Pass 26 Jan 2009 73,699 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering hoses both have slight oil staining at various ferrules.Advise replacement.

Fail 26 Jan 2009 73,699 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear reverse light inoperative.

Power steering hoses both have slight oil staining at various ferrules.Advise replacement.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 68,915 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 68,915 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 62,614 miles

Front exhaust section has a leak of exhaust gases.Advise investigation and repair.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front wishbone-rear bush peeling at bonded surface.Advise replacement.

Offside rear tyre mishaped on inner edge of tread surface.Advise replacement.

Offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated/perished.

Rear axle mounting rubber bushes deteriorated/perished.Advise replacement.

Rear exhaust section corroded/leaking.Advise replacement.

Fail 30 Jan 2006 56,535 miles

Age cracking o/s/r tyre.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 56,535 miles

Age cracking o/s/r tyre.

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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K205 UJT is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 K205 UJT, 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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K205 UJT is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 October 1992.

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