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K898 RJC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,728 mi
Last recorded55,728 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK898 RJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2012 55,728 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 51,851 miles

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)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 51,851 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 51,698 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,214 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 50,609 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 50,609 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 49,982 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 49,982 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 48,794 miles

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)

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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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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What year was K898 RJC registered?

K898 RJC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 August 1992.

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