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K435 LOU

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,769 mi
Last recorded120,769 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK435 LOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 120,769 miles

brake pipes corroded in places

d/s headamp aim on lowest setting

Fail 17 Nov 2010 120,769 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroded in places

d/s headamp aim on lowest setting

Pass 7 Nov 2009 112,196 miles

brake pipes corroded in places

d/s/f outer sill holed more than 30cm from suspension or braking mounting area

Fail 3 Nov 2009 112,196 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

brake pipes corroded in places

d/s/f outer sill holed more than 30cm from suspension or braking mounting area

d/s/f wheel bearing noisy

slight play at n/s/r wheel bearing

water pump to heater water pipe corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2008 108,238 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 108,238 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 107,739 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 103,470 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 103,463 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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K435 LOU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K435 LOU, 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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K435 LOU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 1992.

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