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K494 BWL

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,912 mi
Last recorded41,912 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK494 BWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 41,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 35,810 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 34,706 miles

rear window washer not working

reversing lights not working

Pass 30 Sep 2016 34,636 miles

corrosion hole to nerside front wing at base

corrosion to offside outer sill at rear

wear to offside front lower arm bushes

Fail 27 Aug 2014 34,635 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside front wing corroded

wipers only working on fast speed

Pass 27 Aug 2014 34,635 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside front wing corroded

wipers only working on fast speed

Pass 30 Aug 2013 34,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 34,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 34,441 miles

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

corrosion hole in nearside front wing

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2011 34,375 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside front wing corroded at bottom of panel

Pass 18 Aug 2010 34,127 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 34,127 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2008 31,555 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front shock absorber leaking slightly

offside front shock absorber leaking slightly

petrol tank support straps corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2007 26,023 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 26,023 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to both outer sills at front.

rear exhaust silencer corroded slightly.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 25,044 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

off side front tyre side wall perished

Fail 17 Aug 2006 25,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

off side rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 22 Aug 2005 24,187 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 24,187 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K494 BWL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K494 BWL, 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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K494 BWL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 September 1992.

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