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K362 BJA

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,746 mi
Last recorded146,746 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK362 BJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 146,746 miles

Corrosion on front suspension arms o/s & n/s

Corrosion on fuel tank straps

Corrosion on n/s front inner wing

Corrosion on o/s outer sill

Corrosion on rear flexi brake hose ferulle o/s & n/s

Play in o/s & n/s top shocker mounts

Rear axle bushes becoming worn o/s & n/s

Small blow on centre box

Fail 1 Mar 2017 146,660 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Corrosion on front suspension arms o/s & n/s

Corrosion on fuel tank straps

Corrosion on n/s front inner wing

Corrosion on o/s outer sill

Corrosion on rear flexi brake hose ferulle o/s & n/s

Play in o/s & n/s top shocker mounts

Rear axle bushes becoming worn o/s & n/s

Small blow on centre box

Pass 2 Dec 2015 143,876 miles

Corrosion on front suspension arms o/s & n/s

Corrosion on fuel tank straps

Corrosion on o/s & n/s rear flexi brake hose ferulles

Corrosion on o/s outer sill

Play in o/s & n/s front shockers top mounts

Rear axle bushes perishing/cracking o/s & n/s

Rear number plate delaminating

Fail 18 Nov 2015 143,776 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion on front suspension arms o/s & n/s

Corrosion on fuel tank straps

Corrosion on o/s & n/s rear flexi brake hose ferulles

Corrosion on o/s outer sill

Play in o/s & n/s front shockers top mounts

Rear axle bushes perishing/cracking o/s & n/s

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 26 Nov 2014 141,091 miles

Corrosion on o/s & n/s front suspension arms.

Play in o/s & n/s front top shocker mounts.

Rear axle bushes becoming worn o/s & n/s.

Pass 18 Nov 2013 138,188 miles

Corrosion on front metal brake pipes o/s & n/s.

Corrosion on front suspension arms o/s & n/s.

Corrosion on o/s front floor to sill.

Play in top shocker mounts o/s & n/s.

Rear axle bushes perishing.

Slight binding on o/s front brake.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 135,103 miles

Corrosion on metal brake pipes.

Corrosion on rear floor at o/s.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges o/s & n/s.

Play in o/s & n/s front top shocker mounts.

Rear axle bushes o/s & n/s perishing/cracking.

Small blow on exhaust.

Fail 13 Nov 2012 135,055 miles

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

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

Corrosion on metal brake pipes.

Corrosion on rear floor at o/s.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges o/s & n/s.

Play in o/s & n/s front top shocker mounts.

Rear axle bushes o/s & n/s perishing/cracking.

Small blow on exhaust.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 131,024 miles

Rear tyre at n/s inner edge.

Rear tyre at o/s perishing/cracking in tread.

Small pin holes in rear box.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 126,241 miles

Corrosion around grommet in n/s front florr.

Corrosion on o/s rear chassis rail.

Rear shocker weeping oil at o/s.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 121,707 miles

Rear shocker at o/s weeping oil.Front tyres o/s & n/s wearing on inner edges will soon need changing.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 117,010 miles

Corrosion on o/s & n/s rear axle mounting area.Rear shocker at o/s weeping oil.Play in o/s & n/s top shocker mounts.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 111,375 miles

Rear shocker at o/s leaking oil.

Pass 8 Nov 2006 104,827 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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K362 BJA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 K362 BJA, 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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K362 BJA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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