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K703 ESS

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

119,968 mi
Last recorded119,968 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK703 ESS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 119,968 miles

front wipers

Pass 27 Jul 2021 119,915 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 119,914 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 118,926 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Apr 2019 118,924 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 May 2018 118,128 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front flexi hose not clip in

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

rear view missing

Fail 4 May 2018 118,128 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front flexi hose not clip in

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.6.2)

rear view missing

Pass 18 May 2017 117,788 miles

Rear brake efficiency low

drivers door hard to open from out side

Fail 17 May 2017 117,788 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel system component leaking filler pipe (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear brake efficiency low

drivers door hard to open from out side

Pass 12 May 2016 116,667 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 116,667 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 23 May 2015 116,648 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

All tyres perished

Front coil springs of different types

Pass 26 Oct 2012 115,151 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 112,874 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 112,840 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2010 110,861 miles

Advisories as per test No;163366960237

Fail 23 Sep 2010 110,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front suspension lower arms very rusty

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

Corrosion hole to front windscreen lower panel

Corrosion starting nearside front lower suspension arm mounting point

Corrosion to offside rear inner sill, not too excess at test

Front anti roll bar bent

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Long footbrake pedal travel

Oil leak

Plastic over sills and arch covers fitted

Rear exhaust rear rubber hanger split, partially supported by front 2 rubbers

Timing belt cover missing

Pass 9 Oct 2009 108,536 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 108,505 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 104,186 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 99,124 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight play in nearside front top strut mounting

Fail 17 Sep 2007 99,124 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight play in nearside front top strut mounting

Pass 26 Sep 2006 93,893 miles

front and rear susp lowwered

o/s hand brake low effort

rear flexi hoses securing clips missing

Fail 15 Sep 2006 93,698 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 88,707 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 88,707 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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K703 ESS is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 K703 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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K703 ESS is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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