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K458 CHP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests11 (4 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate36.4%

Mileage

144,245 mi
Last recorded144,245 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK458 CHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 144,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front chassis damaged

both front lower ball joint dust covers split

general condition of underside of vehicle has corrosion present

unable to fully inspect both outter sills due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2011 144,213 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front chassis damaged

both front lower ball joint dust covers split

general condition of underside of vehicle has corrosion present

unable to fully inspect both outter sills due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2010 141,844 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/r hand brake cable not returning althe wayl

o/s steering has slight play

o/s/f steel brake pipe slightly corroded

power steering pipes corroded

sills both sides has slight damage

unable to check outer sills duye 5to plastic covers

Fail 8 Jan 2010 141,837 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/r hand brake cable not returning althe wayl

o/s steering has slight play

o/s/f steel brake pipe slightly corroded

power steering pipes corroded

sills both sides has slight damage

unable to check outer sills duye 5to plastic covers

Fail 15 Oct 2009 141,830 miles

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)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both sills plastic covers not secure

drivers door inner panel not secure

o/s inner steering rack and pinion joint has slight play

o/s/f steel brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r tail light too bright

pleas note unable to fully inspect sills both sides due to plastic covers

rear suspension springs corroded

under vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2008 141,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Nov 2007 141,036 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 141,036 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 141,010 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s rear tyre on limit at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2006 13,800 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 13,800 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight 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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K458 CHP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 36.4%.

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 K458 CHP, 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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K458 CHP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 November 1992.

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