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K315 LAP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,111 mi
Last recorded145,111 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK315 LAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 145,111 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced chip in headlight lense (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front drop link bush perished

Fail 6 Oct 2017 145,040 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced chip in headlight lense (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front drop link bush perished

Pass 24 May 2016 132,154 miles

Nearside Front sill damage

Nearside Front tyre near limit

Offside Front sill damage

Offside Front tyre near limit

Fail 20 May 2016 13,065 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front sill damage

Nearside Front tyre near limit

Offside Front sill damage

Offside Front tyre near limit

Pass 30 Oct 2014 121,309 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 112,400 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

offside and nearside front sills corroded not within prescribed areas

Fail 3 May 2013 112,400 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside front sills corroded not within prescribed areas

Pass 4 Nov 2011 102,247 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 102,247 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 95,575 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 95,575 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both nearside and offside rear shock absorber bump-stops are slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2009 89,132 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 89,132 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 79,483 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 79,483 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 73,762 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 67,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 67,273 miles

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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K315 LAP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K315 LAP, 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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What year was K315 LAP registered?

K315 LAP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 August 1992.

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