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K249 BHP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,096 mi
Last recorded181,096 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK249 BHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 181,096 miles

Oil leak

fuel tank straps rusted

n/s/f arm rusted

rear boot rotted

slight play rear hubs

Fail 20 Jul 2010 181,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Oil leak

fuel tank straps rusted

n/s/f arm rusted

rear boot rotted

slight play rear hubs

Pass 20 Jul 2009 179,793 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 179,754 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

o/s body damage

sills welded

suspension rusted

tailgate damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2008 178,395 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 178,395 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

inner sills rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2007 176,816 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 176,794 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

condition of rear axle bushes

travel on handbrake

Pass 24 Jul 2006 174,853 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 174,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

sills damaged & corroding

Pass 26 Aug 2005 170,849 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 170,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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K249 BHP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K249 BHP, 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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K249 BHP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 October 1992.

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