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K309 UNH

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,785 mi
Last recorded105,785 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK309 UNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 105,785 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 105,785 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 105,398 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 105,397 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 104,685 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Cracking on inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 103,181 miles

Fluid weep from steering rack.

Fail 26 Apr 2016 103,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Fluid weep from steering rack.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 102,479 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 101,262 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 101,233 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 101,225 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 100,923 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 100,920 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 May 2010 100,730 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 98,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 May 2009 98,095 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 95,590 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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K309 UNH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 K309 UNH, 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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K309 UNH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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