MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,963 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
n/s/r wheel bearing noisy
slight movement in o/s inner track rod joint
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
n/s/r wheel bearing noisy
slight movement in o/s inner track rod joint
exhaust deteriorating
oil leaks
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
exhaust deteriorating
oil leaks
All shock absorbers are fairly soft in operation.
Exhaust is now repaired with bandage at exit pipe from first box, leak free but still weakened.
Offside headlamp contains moisture which is diffusing light output pattern - (marginal pass)
Outer sills, both sides, are damaged at front. (not considered excessively weakened)
Plastic shrouding is missing from drivers seat belt buckle.
Windscreen is stone chipped at nearside - (within mot limit of 40mm)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
All shock absorbers are fairly soft in operation.
Exhaust is corroded and holed at exit pipe from first box.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear tyre is worn to legal limit.
Outer sills, both sides, are damaged at front. (not considered excessively weakened)
Windscreen is stone chipped at nearside - (within mot limit of 40mm)
All four shock absorbers are damp arount the seals with fluid seepage and are fairly weak in operation.
Both front brakes are binding slightly.
Both rear wheel bearings have a little free play.
Exhaust pipe is corroded and pin holed at exit from first box.
Offside headlamp is stone chipped / pin holed.
Plastic grilles in front bumper are insecure / missing.
Small amount of play at offside of steering rack.
Windscreen is damaged at nearside - within mot limit of 40mm.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
All four shock absorbers are damp arount the seals with fluid seepage and are fairly weak in operation.
Alternator belt is shredding.
Both front brakes are binding slightly.
Both rear wheel bearings have a little free play.
Exhaust pipe is corroded and pin holed at exit from first box.
Nearside rear tyre is worn close to limit at inner shoulder.
Offside headlamp is stone chipped / pin holed.
Offside rear tyre is worn badly out of shape.
Offside wiper blade rubber is not fully secured in holder.
Plastic grilles in front bumper are insecure / missing.
Small amount of play at offside of steering rack.
Windscreen is damaged at nearside - within mot limit of 40mm.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Measured smoke test initially failed, passed at second attempt.
One number plate light is brighter than other.
One tail light is brighter than other.
Windscreen damage at nearside, within MOT limit.
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K402 SGV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 K402 SGV, 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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K402 SGV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 December 1992.
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