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K556 NOW

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

227,440 mi
Last recorded227,440 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK556 NOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2011 227,440 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres close to wear bars/limits

engine/gearbox oily

front bumper damaged

front number plate blemmishing

near side rear door not opening from inside or outside

off side door mirror backing missing

off side front bumper lamp lense damaged

underside off vehicle corroding

Pass 15 Dec 2010 215,946 miles

dampness around power steering reservior and pipe

engine oil leak

exhaust manifold to down pipe stud and nut missing, but no blow found

front and rear number plates deteriating

n/s front tyre tread bald on outter edge, but no cords exposed

n/s of front bumper loose but still secure and no sharp edges

o/s and n/s front shock absorber top mounts has slight play and lift

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber damp

o/s mirror cover missing

rear brakes increase and decrease near limit

Fail 11 Dec 2010 215,882 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

dampness around power steering reservior and pipe

engine oil leak

front and rear number plates deteriating

n/s front tyre tread bald on outter edge, but no cords exposed

n/s of front bumper loose but still secure and no sharp edges

o/s and n/s front shock absorber top mounts has slight play and lift

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber damp

o/s mirror cover missing

Pass 8 Dec 2009 195,727 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 195,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 182,520 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 182,511 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 171,098 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 163,817 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 153,851 miles

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 NOW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K556 NOW, 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 NOW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 November 1992.

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