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K77 LSF

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

145,413 mi
Last recorded145,413 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK77 LSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 145,413 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

oil leak from back of engine area

Fail 6 Aug 2012 145,413 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside rear tyre has a cut on inside wall

oil leak from back of engine area

Pass 2 Aug 2011 136,944 miles

both outer cv boots leaking

nearside rear shock damp

noise from front wheels when rocked possibly drive shafts or differential req investigation

rear number plate faded

Pass 5 Aug 2010 135,102 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

seapage of greese from both front outer c/v boots

Fail 3 Aug 2010 135,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

seapage of greese from both front outer c/v boots

Pass 17 Jul 2009 131,922 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge worn low but on raised tread blocks 195/50/15

Pass 7 Aug 2008 129,013 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 129,013 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front wheels binding slightly

gearbox noisey at idle

Pass 21 Sep 2006 128,642 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 128,634 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 122,630 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 122,630 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2005 122,597 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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K77 LSF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc 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 K77 LSF, 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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K77 LSF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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