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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Rear boot lid corroded
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Rear boot lid corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts side wall (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all doors corroded
clutch noisy and deteriorated
inner upper roof upholstery hanging and distracting driver
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front drivers footwell deteriorated
Offside drivers window not working
Offside side view mirror damaged
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Corrosion to body of vehicle in places
Corrosion to inner and outer lower sill areas and floor pan area in places.Also front lower sill areas damaged
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Front and rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Brake hose insecure and getting damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Items in boot preventing a inspection of area at time of test
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel And end float play from steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion to body of vehicle in places
Corrosion to inner and outer lower sill areas and floor pan area in places.Also front lower sill areas damaged
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Front and rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Brake hose insecure and getting damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Items in boot preventing a inspection of area at time of test
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel And end float play from steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.2.6)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
Front Both road tyres going bald on inside
Offside Front Brake starting to stick
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Upper Coil spring not full located
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil leak
Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil leak
Both front brake are starting to stick recommend brake sevice
Coolant leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside front shock is leaking
Oil leak
Play in passanger and drivers seat fixings
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Both front brake are starting to stick recommend brake sevice
Coolant leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside front shock is leaking
Oil leak
Play in passanger and drivers seat fixings
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
WARNING: Offside front tyre worn bald on inside
Coolant leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
front number plate slight crack
near side rear inner sill slight corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Coolant leak
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear tyre wall damaged
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Power steering system noisy
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Uneven braking from both rear brakes during R.B.T. Recommend brake check
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Coolant leak
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear tyre wall damaged
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Power steering system noisy
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Uneven braking from both rear brakes during R.B.T. Recommend brake check
Battery insecure
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres deteriorated
power steering noisy when used
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Both front seat are loose in the runners
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Coolant leak
Corrosion to rear boot lid/ door
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front tyre deteriorating on face of tyre/ cracking!!
Oil leak
Power steering noisy when used
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Uneven braking from both rear brakes that was just within the limit during R.B.T. recommend brake system check
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Both front seat are loose in the runners
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Coolant leak
Corrosion to rear boot lid/ door
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front tyre deteriorating on face of tyre/ cracking!!
Oil leak
Power steering noisy when used
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Uneven braking from both rear brakes that was just within the limit during R.B.T. recommend brake system check
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Both front seats loose in runners
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Corrosion to rear boot lid/door
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front tyre showing signs of deterioration
Oil leak
Play in top steering bearing and bracket
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Smell of fuel from vehicle during test but no leak found recommend full fuel system check as this maybe dangerous at a later date
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Both front seats are loose in runners
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake imbalance 17%
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Both front seats are loose in runners
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake imbalance 17%
Hand brake hard to put on
Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
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K657 XRP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.
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 K657 XRP, 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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K657 XRP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 November 1992.
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