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K78 EUC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,370 mi
Last recorded165,370 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK78 EUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 165,370 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres slight stretch on rims

both front jacking points slight corrosion

hand brake effort just met brake effort required

oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2023 165,325 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake lever travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning fan belt loose causing it be feel notchy (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all 4 tyres been stretched slightly

both front jacking points corroding

both front link arm top bushes worn

oil leak

rear axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 12 Dec 2022 163,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle bush perishing but no play

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle bush perishing but no play

Fail 9 Dec 2022 163,438 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle bush perishing but no play

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle bush perishing but no play

Pass 18 Aug 2017 162,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

car lowered

Pass 26 Aug 2016 161,317 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

car lowered

Fail 25 Aug 2016 161,317 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

car lowered

Pass 22 Jan 2011 156,507 miles

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

front tyres worn to 3mm

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 17 Jan 2011 156,353 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn to 3mm

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 18 Dec 2009 150,345 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

some deterioration to ns front flexible brake pipe

Pass 13 Jan 2009 138,007 miles

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

drivers seat deteriorating

ns front tyre worn on inner edge

ns steering rack gaiter deteriorated

os front outer cv boot perished

Fail 13 Jan 2009 138,007 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

drivers seat deteriorating

ns front tyre worn on inner edge

ns steering rack gaiter deteriorated

os front outer cv boot perished

Pass 18 Jan 2008 129,159 miles

ns front anti roll bar link rod top bush worn

ns front tyre worn on inner edge to legal limit

ns rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge and out of shape on inner edge

os front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

os rear tyre worn on both edges and outer wheel rim buckled slightly

Fail 19 Dec 2006 118,547 miles

Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

some wear in ns front anti roll bar link rod top bush

Pass 19 Dec 2006 118,547 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

some wear in ns front anti roll bar link rod top bush

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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K78 EUC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K78 EUC, 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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K78 EUC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 August 1992.

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