MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,536 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
D/s Rear metal Brake pipe from flexi to wheel cylinder secured by zip ties
Front No plate slightly degraded
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K398 XDW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 K398 XDW, 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 K398 XDW registered?
K398 XDW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.
Is K398 XDW safe to buy?
The MOT history for K398 XDW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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