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K218 APD

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,778 mi
Last recorded114,778 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK218 APD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 114,778 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 114,775 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2018 114,754 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 114,742 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 114,710 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 114,710 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 114,415 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 114,415 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 114,150 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 114,150 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 113,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 113,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 113,629 miles

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

Rear fuel pipe corroding.

Fail 16 Nov 2011 113,629 miles

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

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

Rear fuel pipe corroding.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 113,387 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 112,223 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 112,223 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 111,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 110,752 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 110,529 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 110,529 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 109,448 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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K218 APD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 K218 APD, 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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K218 APD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 November 1992.

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