MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
252,197 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
n/s/r lower chassis next to backbox is rotton but not within a precibed area may need attendsion
o/s/r cracking up
slight mis on idle
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Coolant leak
Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
o/s wiper split at end
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Centre Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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K836 SRN is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 K836 SRN, 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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K836 SRN is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 August 1992.
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