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K646 KRA

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

211,699 mi
Last recorded211,699 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK646 KRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 211,699 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 211,698 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 209,417 miles

both front tyre wearing inner edges

both rear sections surface rust

front flooor area undersealed

nearside and offside inner sill undersealed

nearside and offside side skirts fitted

offside rear inner sill slight surface rust

Fail 16 Mar 2015 209,417 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyre wearing inner edges

front flooor area undersealed

nearside and offside inner sill undersealed

nearside and offside side skirts fitted

offside rear inner sill slight surface rust

Pass 2 Apr 2014 207,757 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 205,625 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 205,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Only just passed emissions test

Wiring under bonnet poor

Pass 5 Apr 2012 200,399 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 200,399 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust mounts perished

near side inner drive shaft gaiter split

offside steering rack gaiter fitting incorrect

Pass 19 Nov 2010 196,584 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 196,584 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 192,807 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 192,807 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 185,825 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER DISCS CORRODED

MOVEMENT IN N/S/REAR WHEEL BEARING

N/S/DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

OIL LEAKS

REAR BRAKE PIPE FERRELLS CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

handbrake just passed mot requires attention

Fail 21 Oct 2008 185,799 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

N/S/DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

MOVEMENT IN N/S/REAR WHEEL BEARING

BOTH FRONT INNER DISCS CORRODED

OIL LEAKS

REAR BRAKE PIPE FERRELLS CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 24 Sep 2007 182,752 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 182,268 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 182,268 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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K646 KRA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K646 KRA, 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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K646 KRA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 August 1992.

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