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K912 MMW

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,072 mi
Last recorded142,072 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK912 MMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2008 142,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

o/s front lower floor to sill holed by corrosion but outside of prescribed area

Fail 1 Oct 2008 142,061 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front inner sill/floor holed outside prescribed area amd not affecting braking or steering

nearside front outer sill holed outside prescribed area and not affecting braking or steering

offside front inner sill/floor holed outside prescribed area not affecting braking or steering

offside front outer sill holed outside prescribed area and not affecting steering or braking

Pass 14 Sep 2007 137,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2007 136,968 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coolant level low

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2006 130,394 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

emissions slightly high

offside rear tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 29 Sep 2005 124,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn on edges

coolant level low

play in front top suspension bearings

rear axle bushes split

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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K912 MMW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K912 MMW, 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 K912 MMW registered?

K912 MMW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 November 1992.

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