MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,728 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Centre caps fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system starting to deterioate
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside front inner disc face worn
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Slight freeplay in both rear wheel bearings
Tank straps corroded
Underbody starting to corrode
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
All flexy hose ferrulls starting to corrode
Both rear backing plates slightly corroded
Centre caps fitted
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside front disc slightly corroded and worn
Nearside rear quarter slightly damaged
Offside front brake slightly binding
Offside mud flap slightly insecure
Offside wheel rim slightly damaged
Oil leak
Rear number plate slightly deterioated
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Screen scratched
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Slight corrosion to underbody
Tank straps corroded
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
All flexy hose ferrulls starting to corrode
Both rear backing plates slightly corroded
Centre caps fitted
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside front disc slightly corroded and worn
Nearside rear quarter slightly damaged
Offside front brake slightly binding
Offside mud flap slightly insecure
Offside wheel rim slightly damaged
Oil leak
Rear number plate slightly deterioated
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Screen scratched
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Slight corrosion to underbody
Tank straps corroded
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front discs worn and n/s slightly corroded
front wheels/brakes slightly binding
slight imbalance to front brakes
wipers scratching windscreen
All underbody starting to corrode
Body damage to nearside
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear wheel rim has slight damage
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
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K898 RJC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White 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 K898 RJC, 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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K898 RJC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 August 1992.
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