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K884 OBY

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,798 mi
Last recorded60,798 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK884 OBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 60,798 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 189,312 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust down pipe has corrosion

front brake flexi pipes starting to corrode

front brakes may reuire strip down and inspection

fuel filler pipe has corrosion

nearside and offside front shock absorber strut top mounts have slight play

nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

nearside rear tyre is wearing close to legal limit, sidewalls are cracking and has cuts in sidewalls and inbetween tread

offside and nearside front outer c.v boots starting to deteriorate

offside front seat base and frame has wear

offside front shock absorber has slight leak

offside rear tyre is cracking on sidewalls

rear exhaust section joint is blowing slightly

shock absorbers all round have some wear

underside suspension components have corrosion in areas

Fail 19 May 2008 189,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust down pipe has corrosion

front brake flexi pipes starting to corrode

front brakes may reuire strip down and inspection

fuel filler pipe has corrosion

nearside and offside front shock absorber strut top mounts have slight play

nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

nearside rear tyre is wearing close to legal limit, sidewalls are cracking and has cuts in sidewalls and inbetween tread

offside and nearside front outer c.v boots starting to deteriorate

offside front seat base and frame has wear

offside front shock absorber has slight leak

offside rear tyre is cracking on sidewalls

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

rear exhaust section joint is blowing slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2007 114,428 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 114,428 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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K884 OBY is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 K884 OBY, 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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K884 OBY is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 August 1992.

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