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K424 MGG

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,028 mi
Last recorded113,028 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK424 MGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2008 113,028 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 113,027 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2007 106,507 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 106,507 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

0/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Battery insecure

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

bulkhead corroded

near side front outer sill holed

Pass 22 Aug 2006 99,244 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 99,244 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 92,421 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 92,421 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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K424 MGG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K424 MGG, 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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K424 MGG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 August 1992.

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