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K345 MMK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

135,446 mi
Last recorded135,446 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK345 MMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 135,446 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 135,446 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside fron seal rusted and holed

nearside front tyre worn just within mot limits on outer edge

rear bumper insecure

slight exhaust blow from centre to rear join

slight knock and play in steering

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight stiffness in steering

Pass 30 Jul 2010 130,297 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 130,297 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

accident damaged to front & rear bumpers & n/s/f wing

lense repair tape fitted to n/s/r lense

rear axle bushes perishing

slight damage to both front road wheels

Pass 24 Jul 2009 125,457 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 125,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

body damage but no sharp edges, starting to rust

brake compensator rusty

foot brake pedal slightly spongy

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight rubbing from steering wheel

small chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Aug 2008 120,941 miles

near side rear lamp cracked and repaired

slight corrossion to rear brake hose ferruls

Fail 7 Aug 2008 120,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

near side rear lamp cracked and repaired

slight corrossion to rear brake hose ferruls

Fail 19 Jul 2007 117,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 117,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2006 114,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 114,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 108,886 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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K345 MMK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 K345 MMK, 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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K345 MMK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 December 1992.

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