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K446 EHX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

145,958 mi
Last recorded145,958 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK446 EHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 145,958 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 145,958 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2015 113,731 miles

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

coolant at minimum level

Fail 3 Feb 2015 113,731 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

coolant at minimum level

Pass 5 Feb 2014 110,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 110,233 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

low brake effort from offside rear service brake on RBT. we advise attention

slight brake imbalance from rear service brakes on RBT. we advise attention

Pass 24 Aug 2012 106,809 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 3 Apr 2009 105,726 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 3 Apr 2009 105,726 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 10 Dec 2007 101,027 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing

clutch pedal ruber missing

slight side-to-side movement on steering rack when rocked. we advise attention to mounting bushes in due course

Fail 6 Dec 2007 101,009 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

clutch pedal ruber missing

slight side-to-side movement on steering rack when rocked. we advise attention to mounting bushes in due course

Pass 2 Dec 2006 97,890 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 97,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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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K446 EHX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 K446 EHX, 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 K446 EHX registered?

K446 EHX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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The MOT history for K446 EHX shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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