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K722 GVG

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,191 mi
Last recorded210,191 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK722 GVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 210,191 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 209,889 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 209,316 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front tyre is slightly wearing on the inside edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 209,129 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front tyre is slightly wearing on the inside edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 208,845 miles

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inside edge

oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

various other brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2019 208,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inside edge

oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

various other brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 208,705 miles

Offside Front tyres are slightly wearing on the inner edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear wheel bearings has slight play

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle ok on test

some brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 208,321 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 207,497 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

oil leak

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 205,639 miles

Oil leak

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 205,017 miles

Oil leak

some brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 202,528 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion some in non prescribed areas

Fail 11 Jun 2013 202,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion some in non prescribed areas

Pass 15 Jun 2012 200,436 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2012 200,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side park brake cable casing damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2011 196,899 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2011 196,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 191,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 191,596 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 185,760 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 185,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chassis corroded offside rear

Pass 14 May 2008 182,679 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 182,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 17,989 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 179,976 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2006 176,302 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 176,302 miles

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

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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K722 GVG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K722 GVG, 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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What year was K722 GVG registered?

K722 GVG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 August 1992.

Is K722 GVG safe to buy?

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