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K761 NAF

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,378 mi
Last recorded82,378 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK761 NAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 82,378 miles

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

Rear axle rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2016 82,377 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 76,556 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 76,556 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 71,293 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front arms rusty

n/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 7 Aug 2014 71,293 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front arms rusty

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2013 66,570 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nsr tyre is cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2013 66,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Nsr tyre has nail in it

Nsr tyre is cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear axle corroded

Slight play in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 2 Aug 2012 62,592 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2012 62,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 58,349 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 58,344 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 55,350 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 55,345 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 51,915 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 51,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 49,116 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 49,110 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 46,590 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 46,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 43,260 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 43,260 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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 NAF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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