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K89 AHO

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,007 mi
Last recorded122,007 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK89 AHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2015 122,007 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 119,686 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 114,341 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 111,935 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 101,679 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 98,564 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion o/s and n/s front inner door sills just outside the perscribed area

Fail 18 Nov 2008 98,564 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion o/s and n/s front inner door sills just outside the perscribed area

Pass 1 Nov 2007 93,145 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 93,145 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 89,628 miles

as per previous advisory sheet

Fail 20 Oct 2006 89,628 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

bonnet creaking when raised or lowered

drive belt shield insecure

nearside rear disc pitting

nearside rear shock absorber damp

slight play both rear hubs

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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K89 AHO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K89 AHO, 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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K89 AHO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 October 1992.

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