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K232 YEC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,499 mi
Last recorded59,499 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK232 YEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 59,499 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 59,495 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 59,064 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 59,064 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 58,146 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

damage to o/s/f wing

Pass 5 Oct 2011 58,146 miles

damage to o/s/f wing

Pass 5 Oct 2010 57,599 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 5 Oct 2010 57,599 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Oct 2009 56,915 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 56,152 miles

Oil leak

under body components slightly rusted

Fail 10 Sep 2008 56,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

under body components slightly rusted

Pass 9 Oct 2007 54,983 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 54,983 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 54,945 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 54,239 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 53,476 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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K232 YEC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K232 YEC, 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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K232 YEC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 1992.

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