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K314 VND

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,863 mi
Last recorded83,863 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK314 VND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 83,863 miles

condition of bodywork

emissions on borderline limits

ferruls corroded on rear flexible brake hoses both sides

play in both rear wheel bearings

rear suspension control arm anchor bushers splitting both sides

small chip in nearside headlamp lens

small chip in nearside of windscreen

Fail 16 Mar 2010 83,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

condition of bodywork

emissions on borderline limits

ferruls corroded on rear flexible brake hoses both sides

play in both rear wheel bearings

rear suspension control arm anchor bushers splitting both sides

small chip in nearside headlamp lens

small chip in nearside of windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2009 78,071 miles

OFF SIDE REAR MUD FLAP LOOSE LIKELY TO BECOME DETACHED

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST JOINT REAR OF FRONT BOX

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 23 Feb 2008 72,250 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP HAS SMALL HOLE BUT WORKING OK

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2008 72,250 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP HAS SMALL HOLE BUT WORKING OK

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 69,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r brake low efficiency

o/s/f steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 25 May 2006 61,043 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 61,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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K314 VND is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 K314 VND, 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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K314 VND is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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