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K39 SDG

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests10 (3 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate30%

Mileage

164,441 mi
Last recorded164,441 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK39 SDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 164,441 miles

Battery insercure

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2012 164,439 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery insercure

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2008 160,721 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 160,721 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 160,707 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jun 2008 160,655 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 160,548 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 152,530 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 152,530 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 152,513 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 SDG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 30%.

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 SDG, 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 SDG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 September 1992.

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