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K761 AGM

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,635 mi
Last recorded175,635 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK761 AGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 175,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Oil leak

metal brake pipes nuts and unions corroded

offside front inner and outer cill badly corroded and damaged

rear wiper rubber damage

Fail 28 Apr 2009 175,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Oil leak

metal brake pipes nuts and unions corroded

offside front inner and outer cill badly corroded and damaged

rear wiper rubber damage

Pass 28 Apr 2008 168,213 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 168,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 160,720 miles

Both front antiroll bar mounting bushes wearing

N/S and O/S front brake pipes corroding

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

O/S and N/S rear brake pipes corroding

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 160,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front anti roll bar mounting bushes wearing

centre rear exhaust blowing

off side rear and near side rear and off side front brake pipes corroding

slight free play in near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Apr 2006 146,602 miles

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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K761 AGM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc 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 K761 AGM, 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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K761 AGM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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