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K401 NRV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

99,941 mi
Last recorded99,941 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK401 NRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 May 2013 99,941 miles

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

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 96,206 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 May 2012 96,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 May 2011 93,584 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 93,584 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 90,395 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 866,258 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 86,628 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 82,987 miles

jacking damage to both sill panels

Pass 27 Apr 2007 80,313 miles

same advises as previous vt32.

Fail 27 Apr 2007 80,313 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

crack in n/s/r light lense.

screw in o/s/f tyre tread.

tailgate rusty.

various dents and scratches to bodywork.

Fail 5 May 2006 76,620 miles

pas hoses damp at unions

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

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

both sills damaged,bent,dented

grease around o/s/f hub area but no splits found

n/s/f reflector in bumper broken

n/s/r shock absorber rubber cone broken

rear brake pipes and hose unions going rusty

rear exhaust box case splitting

rear panel,n/s/f wing,n/s/r door,all damaged

rust forming in floor o/s/r,and by rear axle mountings,tailgate,

suspect slight exhaust blow behind braided shield

two washer jets unblocked

Pass 5 May 2006 76,620 miles

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

both sills damaged,bent,dented

grease around o/s/f hub area but no splits found

n/s/f reflector in bumper broken

n/s/r shock absorber rubber cone broken

pas hoses damp at unions

rear brake pipes and hose unions going rusty

rear exhaust box case splitting

rear panel,n/s/f wing,n/s/r door,all damaged

rust forming in floor o/s/r,and by rear axle mountings,tailgate,

suspect slight exhaust blow behind braided shield

two washer jets unblocked

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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K401 NRV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 K401 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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What year was K401 NRV registered?

K401 NRV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 1992.

Is K401 NRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K401 NRV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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