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K342 NRV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,164 mi
Last recorded130,164 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK342 NRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 130,164 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both n/s/front and o/s/front sills to floor holed and corroed

nail in n/s/rear tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2012 128,337 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s @ o/s outer sills corroed

Fail 20 Dec 2012 128,337 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s @ o/s outer sills corroed

Pass 12 Dec 2011 126,754 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both sills damaged pads worn

Fail 17 Dec 2010 125,227 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outer sills corroded & holed

Pass 17 Dec 2010 125,227 miles

both outer sills corroded & holed

Pass 16 Dec 2009 123,968 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 123,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside outer sill holed

Pass 16 Dec 2008 122,322 miles

offside outer sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

Pass 14 Dec 2007 120,655 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 120,655 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 118,548 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 118,548 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 116,354 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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K342 NRV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 K342 NRV, 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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K342 NRV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 December 1992.

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