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K418 DHP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

150,632 mi
Last recorded150,632 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2007
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK418 DHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2007 150,632 miles

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

drivers door window not opening

front to rear & o/s front brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s rear brake hose ferrules corroded slightly

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 3 Jan 2007 150,627 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2006 150,311 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s rear brake hose ferrules corroded slightly

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 27 Oct 2005 139,189 miles

nearside track rod end gaiter split

sill covers fitted - unable to inspect outer sills

steel brake pipes scaling / corroding

Fail 21 Oct 2005 139,187 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside track rod end gaiter split

sill covers fitted - unable to inspect outer sills

steel brake pipes scaling / corroding

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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K418 DHP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 K418 DHP, 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 K418 DHP registered?

K418 DHP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 December 1992.

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