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K609 ESS

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,031 mi
Last recorded91,031 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK609 ESS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2009 91,031 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 88,722 miles

ALTERNATOR BELT CRACKED.

BOTH OUTER SILLS AT FRONT DAMAGED.

GENERAL BODY CORROSION.

L/H/F BRAKE BACKPLATE SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

OIL LEAK AT ENGINE.

R/H DOOR EXTERIOR MOULDING LOOSE.

R/H/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN.

R/H/R TYRE TREAD CRACKING.

SLIGHT NOISE AT L/H/R WHEEL BEARING.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 86,027 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 85,952 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

GENERAL ENGINE OIL LEAKS.

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION.

R/H/F BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN.

SLIGHT NOISE AT R/H/R WHEEL BEARING.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 83,537 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 83,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

EXHAUST CORRODED.

REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

general engine oil leaks.

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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K609 ESS is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K609 ESS, 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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K609 ESS is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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