MOT Status
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134,072 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front shock absorber pinch bolt not located correctly
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front shock absorber pinch bolt not located correctly
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached front bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle pull left (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears pull to left (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
nearside outer cv boot has slight seepage of grease
offside front tyre wearing on edges and perishing
offside rear tyre wearing on edges
slight play at steering wheel
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
slight oil leak
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
corrosion to front suspension arms
front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating
offside front tyre worn inner edge/ perished
offside rear tyre perished/ worn inner edge
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion to front suspension arms
front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating
offside front tyre worn inner edge/ perished
offside rear tyre perished/ worn inner edge
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K497 FEE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 K497 FEE, 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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K497 FEE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 August 1992.
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