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K737 GVG

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

189,142 mi
Last recorded189,142 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK737 GVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 189,142 miles

o/s/f tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2012 189,138 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

o/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2011 180,286 miles

Battery insecure

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bonnet safety catch slightly stiff

exhaust front box corroding

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

no kick up on n/s/f or o/s/f headlamps

o/s/f side repeater loose

sill covers fitted [not allowing for full sill inspection]

slightly low effort on n/s parking brake

Fail 15 Jul 2011 180,241 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bonnet safety catch slightly stiff

exhaust front box corroding

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

no kick up on n/s/f or o/s/f headlamps

o/s/f side repeater loose

sill covers fitted [not allowing for full sill inspection]

slightly low effort on n/s parking brake

Pass 20 Jul 2010 172,631 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 172,631 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 25 Jun 2010 171,553 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)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc inner faces slightly pitted

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)

Suspension has been poly bushed

Pass 21 Jul 2009 164,497 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 164,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

stone chip on screen n/s

Pass 23 Apr 2008 164,291 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

stone chip on screen n/s

Pass 11 Apr 2007 156,918 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 156,918 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 155,319 miles

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

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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K737 GVG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 K737 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 K737 GVG registered?

K737 GVG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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