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1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,463 mi
Last recorded69,463 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK564 NOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 69,463 miles

nearside front and offside front outer sills corroded and holed but not deemed within a prescribed area

Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 52,307 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 52,002 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 41,781 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 41,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 32,877 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 32,830 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 25,587 miles

corrosion on o/s/r door skin

exhaust has slight rattling from inside silencers

hazard light switch sticks on intermittantly

n/s/f wheel arch scratched

o/s/f door lock barrel missing

o/s/r and o/s/f doors damaged,trim missing as well

pas pipe has slight dampness at union

rear no.plate starting to peel from backing

Fail 16 Feb 2009 25,587 miles

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

corrosion on o/s/r door skin

exhaust has slight rattling from inside silencers

hazard light switch sticks on intermittantly

n/s/f wheel arch scratched

o/s/f door lock barrel missing

o/s/r and o/s/f doors damaged,trim missing as well

pas pipe has slight dampness at union

rear no.plate starting to peel from backing

Pass 3 Sep 2008 25,511 miles

o/s/f sill to floor damaged

rear no/plate deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2008 25,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

o/s/f sill to floor damaged

rear no/plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2007 25,046 miles

see previous vt 32

Fail 18 Sep 2007 25,046 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise corrosion to offside front outer sill

advise front wipers judder

advise fuel tank strap corroded

advise nearside rear bumpstop rubber split

advise rear registration plate slightly discoloured

advise stickers in windscreen

advise surface corrosion by rear trailing arm mountings

Pass 26 Sep 2006 23,894 miles

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

offside rear damper weeping

rear exhaust silencer outer skin come away

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 27 Sep 2005 21,760 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes are starting to perish

Corrosion starting to show near rear axle mount points

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

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

Rear number plate is becoming defaced

Small cuts in n/s/r tyre outer wall

n/r and o/s rear road springs are becoming corroded

n/s/r bump stop is split

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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K564 NOW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K564 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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What year was K564 NOW registered?

K564 NOW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 November 1992.

Is K564 NOW safe to buy?

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