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K697 DNO

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,842 mi
Last recorded166,842 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK697 DNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 166,842 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 166,842 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 166,842 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 157,252 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play both front top suspension mounts

Fail 17 Sep 2007 157,252 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play both front top suspension mounts

Pass 10 Oct 2006 149,378 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 139,938 miles

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

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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K697 DNO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K697 DNO, 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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K697 DNO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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