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K427 VNF

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,886 mi
Last recorded127,886 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK427 VNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 127,886 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

engine has oil leaks

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside front tyre on 2mm on outter edge

nearside rear axlebush worn

nearside rear chassie corroded

rear axle corroded

slight noise on nearside rear wheelbearing

Fail 3 Mar 2010 127,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

engine has oil leaks

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside front tyre on 2mm on outter edge

nearside rear axle bush worn

nearside rear chassie corroded

slight noise on nearside rear wheelbearing

Pass 18 Mar 2009 123,865 miles

rear axel mounting bushes slightly deterioated

Fail 17 Mar 2009 123,865 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axel mounting bushes slightly deterioated

Pass 6 Mar 2008 118,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 112,623 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 112,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 110,809 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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K427 VNF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K427 VNF, 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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K427 VNF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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