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K41 LYJ

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

76,007 mi
Last recorded76,007 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK41 LYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 May 2015 76,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 72,429 miles

engine/gearbox oil leaks

front shockers soft

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f pads very low

roof got dent in it

Fail 8 Nov 2013 72,429 miles

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

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)

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

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

engine/gearbox oil leaks

front shockers soft

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f pads very low

roof got dent in it

Pass 8 Nov 2012 66,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f sill damaged

rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Nov 2012 66,287 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f sill damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Nov 2011 62,677 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 62,677 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 58,974 miles

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

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

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

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 30 Sep 2010 58,882 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 54,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 54,262 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 49,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside trackrod has slight play at the inner joint

offside front inner & outer sills damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2008 49,124 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside trackrod has slight play at the inner joint

offside front inner & outer sills damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2007 43,548 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 38,881 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 29,542 miles

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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K41 LYJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 K41 LYJ, 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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K41 LYJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 1992.

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