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K249 XNV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

51,336 mi
Last recorded51,336 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK249 XNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 51,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 50,283 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 50,283 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 47,766 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 47,766 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 45,907 miles

Offside Front Corrosion on inner sill, not in a prescribed area,

Pass 9 Nov 2017 44,224 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear quarter panel corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wipers smeary

Pass 3 Nov 2016 44,023 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 43,579 miles

Wipers smeary

Small hole in offside rear quarter panel

Pass 5 Nov 2014 43,026 miles

Offside front outer sill starting to corrode

Small hole in offside rear quarter panel by light lense

Pass 28 Nov 2013 42,330 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion offside rear quarter pannel but not in prescribed area

offside front sill damaged

rear tyres deteriorated

slight corrosion front subframme

spare tyre flat

Fail 28 Nov 2013 42,330 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion offside rear quarter pannel but not in prescribed area

offside front sill damaged

rear tyres deteriorated

slight corrosion front subframme

spare tyre flat

Pass 9 Nov 2012 41,622 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

Pass 16 Nov 2011 41,228 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2011 41,228 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2010 40,704 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 40,155 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 39,384 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Nov 2007 37,821 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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 35,796 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 35,785 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

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 XNV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K249 XNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K249 XNV registered?

K249 XNV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 October 1992.

Is K249 XNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K249 XNV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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