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K346 LAB

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,066 mi
Last recorded143,066 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK346 LAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 143,066 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 143,066 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut top slight play

Offside Front strut top has slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2017 143,043 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 142,822 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 142,625 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 139,756 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 139,756 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 137,156 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2013 137,156 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 134,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 134,185 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 31 May 2011 132,153 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 130,014 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 130,010 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 127,349 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 127,349 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 125,219 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 122,769 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 118,457 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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K346 LAB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K346 LAB, 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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K346 LAB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K346 LAB safe to buy?

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