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K836 SRN

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

252,197 mi
Last recorded252,197 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK836 SRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2013 252,197 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 250,781 miles

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)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 250,781 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 248,481 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 246,742 miles

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)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 246,742 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 245,070 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 245,070 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 242,201 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 239,935 miles

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)

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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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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