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K451 TDH

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,246 mi
Last recorded69,246 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK451 TDH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 69,246 miles

Oil leak

n/s front wing corroded

o/s/f inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 24 Mar 2015 69,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 24 Mar 2014 58,893 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 58,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 58,547 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 58,536 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 57,702 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 57,698 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 56,781 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 55,673 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 55,673 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 54,459 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 53,333 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 51,376 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 49,222 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 49,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

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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K451 TDH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 K451 TDH, 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 K451 TDH registered?

K451 TDH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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