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K37 BUJ

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,939 mi
Last recorded136,939 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK37 BUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 136,939 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

May have loose exhaust baffles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre badly worn on edges

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 127,731 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate deterated but still readable

rear number plate deterated but still readable

Fail 8 Jul 2008 127,640 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate deterated but still readable

rear number plate deterated but still readable

Pass 10 Jul 2007 116,279 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 116,264 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Fuel filter is damp

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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K37 BUJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K37 BUJ, 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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What year was K37 BUJ registered?

K37 BUJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 October 1992.

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