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K383 MPO

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

37,470 mi
Last recorded37,470 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK383 MPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,470 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre starting to perish

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 36,404 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre slightly perished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 36,400 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both sills starting to rust

coolant level on minimum

front wishbone bushes starting to perish

fuel tank straps rusty

n/s/r bump stop split

o/s/f door lock barrel broken/loose

o/s/f inner door handle operation is at full stretch

rear axle bushes split

spare tyre bald and flat

stain underside of engine and gearbox

Pass 26 Mar 2010 35,886 miles

Front wipers excessivly noisey (linkage/motor)

OSF Door lock barrel spins without function (spins round like a record baby, right round, round round)

Oil leak around bell housing area.

Slight play NSR wheel bearing.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,117 miles

2 steering pipes not fully clipped/supported.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 35,114 miles

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)

2 steering pipes not fully clipped/supported.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 34,109 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 34,109 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Battery tray starting to corrode, as with both driveshafts

Both front inner wishbone bushes starting to perish

Both front shock absorbers weaping

Both front wishbone arms corroding

Both rear axle beam bushes perishing

Corrosion appearing to nearside and offside rear chassis areas, as with offside front floor area

Damage to offside front wing, and nearside rear wheelarch areas

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre perishing on inner and outer tyre walls

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear door corroding around door latch

Tops of front coil springs starting to corrode, as with fuel tank straps

Very slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Very slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing when spun-not excessive

Pass 12 Mar 2007 32,843 miles

front wipers smear! †exhaust leaking slightly at joints! †slight noise starting nearside rear wheel bearing!

rear chassis by axle mounts becoming rusty, underseal missing! †power steering hoses below reservoir weeping/starting to leak!

Fail 12 Mar 2007 32,843 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front wipers smear! †exhaust leaking slightly at joints! †slight noise starting nearside rear wheel bearing!

rear chassis by axle mounts becoming rusty, underseal missing! †power steering hoses below reservoir weeping/starting to leak!

Pass 27 Mar 2006 31,785 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 31,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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K383 MPO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 K383 MPO, 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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K383 MPO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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