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K39 NRV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,564 mi
Last recorded118,564 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK39 NRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 118,564 miles

All shock absorbers are soft in opperation also both rears are weaping oil.

Brake fluid is badly discoloured.

Long travel on parking brake lever.

Nearside outer sill is badly dented.

OIl leaks req atn.

Offside inner cv gaitor is split.

Rear brake pipes are corroding.

STRONG ADVISE; Catalytic converter just passed emissions test also suspect that it is broken up inside and blocking exuast pipe. Reqs investigation.

Suspect water pump is failing, reqs investigation.

Fail 13 Sep 2010 118,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

All shock absorbers are soft in opperation also both rears are weaping oil.

Brake fluid is badly discoloured.

Long travel on parking brake lever.

Nearside outer sill is badly dented.

OIl leaks req atn.

Offside inner cv gaitor is split.

Rear brake pipes are corroding.

STRONG ADVISE; Catalytic converter just passed emissions test also suspect that it is broken up inside and blocking exuast pipe. Reqs investigation.

Suspect water pump is failing, reqs investigation.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 113,819 miles

oil leaks.....

drivers door mirror glass damaged , ....

drivers screen washer poor.....

light under body corrosion....

n/s/f damaged outer sill corroded , advise attension , not in prescribed area.....

noise from o/s/r wheel bearing , advise replacement....

resr of n/s outer sill damaged.....

wipers smear .....

Fail 29 Sep 2009 113,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

drivers door mirror glass damaged , ....

drivers screen washer poor.....

light under body corrosion....

n/s/f damaged outer sill corroded , advise attension , not in prescribed area.....

noise from o/s/r wheel bearing , advise replacement....

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge ,& on limit , advise replacement a,s,a,p.....

oil leaks.....

resr of n/s outer sill damaged.....

wipers smear .....

Pass 7 Jul 2008 106,331 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 101,020 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front number plate damaged

nearside sill dented

Fail 1 Mar 2007 101,018 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear axle bushes in poor condition

head gasket leaking coolant and oil

Pass 27 Feb 2006 96,235 miles

REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSHES PERISHED. N/S SILL DAMAGED (DENTED)SOME LIFT IN O/S TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTING. O/S MIRROR GLASS POOR CONDITION.

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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K39 NRV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K39 NRV, 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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K39 NRV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 November 1992.

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