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K844 AHP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,413 mi
Last recorded92,413 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK844 AHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 92,413 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side REAR axle arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 92,059 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sides sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 91,013 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 91,002 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 89,887 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 89,887 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 88,091 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 85,019 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight noise on o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 28 Feb 2015 81,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 78,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted o/s/r

slight noise on rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Feb 2013 75,738 miles

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

o/s/f tyre just legal worn smooth on inner edge advise replace now

Pass 24 Feb 2012 72,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted o/s/r

slight noise starting on o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 25 Feb 2011 70,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted o/s/r

slight noise staring on o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 22 Feb 2010 68,996 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 68,996 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 67,342 miles

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

slight noise starting on o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings

Fail 2 Mar 2009 67,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

power steering belt very loose

slight noise starting on o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 4 Mar 2008 65,704 miles

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

slight noise starting on o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 3 Mar 2008 65,701 miles

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

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

slight noise starting on o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 26 Feb 2007 63,187 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 61,531 miles

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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K844 AHP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K844 AHP, 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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K844 AHP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 September 1992.

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