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K556 JTU

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,026 mi
Last recorded163,026 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK556 JTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 163,026 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 152,895 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 140,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle & small hole in N/S/F floor pan but not in a perscribed area

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)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 136,196 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 136,196 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 130,395 miles

front part of exhaust rusty

nearside front roll bar link rod bushes split but no play

offside front roll bar link rod bushes split but no play

offside front shock damp

slight bind on offside front brakes

slight corrosion on nearside inner sill

slight corrosion on nearside outer sill

slight corrosion on offside inner sill

slight corrosion on offside outer sill

Fail 9 Aug 2011 130,395 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front part of exhaust rusty

nearside front roll bar link rod bushes split but no play

offside front roll bar link rod bushes split but no play

offside front shock damp

slight bind on offside front brakes

slight corrosion on nearside inner sill

slight corrosion on nearside outer sill

slight corrosion on offside inner sill

slight corrosion on offside outer sill

Pass 27 Jul 2010 123,718 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front edges of lower sills distorted/corroded both sides

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

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 123,717 miles

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

Both front brakes have a slight bind

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front edges of lower sills distorted/corroded both sides

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

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 117,207 miles

Both front edges of outer sill distorted

Emission limit for petrol catalyst vehicle only just met

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 117,207 miles

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

Both front edges of outer sill distorted

Emission limit for petrol catalyst vehicle only just met

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 109,054 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 102,495 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 94,989 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 94,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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K556 JTU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 K556 JTU, 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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K556 JTU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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