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K225 ABM

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,151 mi
Last recorded120,151 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK225 ABM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 120,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front floor damage

offside front top mount worn

Fail 28 Aug 2012 120,102 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front floor damage

offside front top mount worn

Pass 15 Sep 2011 108,275 miles

both front tyres low on edges

discs slightly worn

real wheel arches corroded

rear brake pipes and ferrules corroded

rear exhaust in poor condition

slight damage and corrosion to both front floor areas

slight play top of steering coloumn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 98,211 miles

ALL OTHER REAR BRAKE PIPES HAVE SOME CORROSION

ENGINE OIL LEAK

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT TOP STRUT BUSH

o/s/r brake efficiency is 50% lower than n/s

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 27 Sep 2010 98,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

ALL OTHER REAR BRAKE PIPES HAVE SOME CORROSION

ENGINE OIL LEAK

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT TOP STRUT BUSH

Pass 25 Sep 2009 93,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 93,820 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 May 2008 81,338 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 77,959 miles

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

nearside & offside floor to sill seams damaged

nearside & offside rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroding

nearside front sill & lower wing severely corroded

offside rear service & parking brake slow to apply

Fail 15 Oct 2007 77,959 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

nearside & offside floor to sill seams damaged

nearside & offside rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroding

nearside front sill & lower wing severely corroded

offside rear service & parking brake slow to apply

Pass 6 Nov 2006 73,471 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

near side rear tyre has slight cutt in outter side wall

Pass 30 Nov 2005 66,967 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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K225 ABM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K225 ABM, 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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K225 ABM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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