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K318 XRP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

151,834 mi
Last recorded151,834 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK318 XRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 151,834 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 151,833 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 151,364 miles

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

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

boot floor corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2020 151,363 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

boot floor corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2018 151,115 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Fail 9 Jul 2018 151,114 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative hazard warning lamps not working with ignition off (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working position lamp does not illuminate when ignition is off (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working position lamp does not illuminate when ignition is off (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to ply on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front non obligatory mirror missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end of chassis rail corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play detected in lower universal joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front and nearside rear inner sills slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all tyres stretched to wheel rims

Pass 16 Jun 2017 151,085 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all tyres stretched on wheel rims

Fail 16 Jun 2017 151,085 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off all lamps (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all tyres stretched on wheel rims

Fail 1 Jun 2017 151,081 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front inner sill corroding

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all tyres stretched on wheels rims

Pass 9 Jul 2015 151,017 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

brake hose ferrules corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

sports suspension fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2015 151,017 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

brake hose ferrules corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

sports suspension fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2014 150,571 miles

ALL tyres stretched

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

front tyres wearing on inside edges

sill covers fitted

sports suspension springs and shock absorbers fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2014 150,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

ALL tyres stretched

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

front tyres wearing on inside edges

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

sill covers fitted

sports suspension springs and shock absorbers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2013 149,144 miles

Road wheels slightly proud of bodywork

Fail 27 Feb 2013 149,144 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

wheels protrude body work

Pass 7 Nov 2012 149,107 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 149,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 148,897 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 148,897 miles

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

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 144,073 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 144,055 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 137,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 137,283 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 130,603 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2007 130,565 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2006 126,587 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 126,575 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise hand brake lever side to side play

advise rear brake hose corroded on metal ends

Pass 18 Nov 2005 115,726 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 115,715 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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K318 XRP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 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 K318 XRP, 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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K318 XRP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 November 1992.

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