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K266 RUT

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

192,781 mi
Last recorded192,781 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK266 RUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2017 192,781 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg axle mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2016 187,770 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

both rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2016 187,765 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

both rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 181,334 miles

Power steering pipes corroded

corrosion started on sills & wheel arches

Fail 23 Mar 2015 181,333 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel tank straps corroded

Power steering pipes corroded

corrosion started on sills & wheel arches

Pass 5 Apr 2014 175,748 miles

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

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

corrosion on both sills and wheel arches

Pass 12 Apr 2013 169,547 miles

some corrosion to n/s/outer sill center

some corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

some corrosion to o/s/f brake disk back plate

some corrosion to o/s/f o/s/r outer sill

some corrosion to o/s/f wing

some corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 10 Apr 2013 169,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some corrosion to n/s/outer sill center

some corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

some corrosion to o/s/f brake disk back plate

some corrosion to o/s/f o/s/r outer sill

some corrosion to o/s/f wing

some corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 7 Apr 2012 165,849 miles

o/s/f wish bone bush split

some corropsion to outer sills

some corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r wheel arches

some corrosion to o/s/f brake disk back plate

some corrosion tp power steering pipes

Pass 9 Apr 2011 164,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s o/s rear wheel archs slight corrison

some corrosion to n/s floor to sill

Fail 2 Apr 2011 164,153 miles

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

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

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s o/s rear wheel archs slight corrison

Pass 17 Mar 2010 162,561 miles

some corrosion to o/s outer sill o/s/r n/s/r wheel arches o/s floor to sill / engine oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2010 162,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

some corrosion to o/s outer sill o/s/r n/s/r wheel arches o/s floor to sill / engine oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2008 161,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2008 161,786 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2006 146,620 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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K266 RUT is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 K266 RUT, 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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K266 RUT is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 September 1992.

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