MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,440 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
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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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