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K912 XOK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

131,326 mi
Last recorded131,326 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK912 XOK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 131,326 miles

Both outer sill panels and floor area n\s and o\s have been repaired and there are large areas of fresh underseal

Rear metal brake pipes have areas of slight corrosion

Several small holes in the exaust may cause problems with the exhaust emissions.

Slight freeplay in n\s rear wheel bearing

Slight freeplay in n\s steering rack inner joint

The emissions only just passed the test, the fueling may require attention

The faces of the rear brake discs are rusty

The rear tyres have a number of small cracks in the treads and side walls

The rubber parts of both rear axle bushes are starting to seperate from the steel outer sleeve.

Fail 6 Oct 2010 131,326 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)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both outer sill panels and floor area n\s and o\s have been repaired and there are large areas of fresh underseal

Rear metal brake pipes have areas of slight corrosion

Several small holes in the exaust may cause problems with the exhaust emissions.

Slight freeplay in n\s rear wheel bearing

Slight freeplay in n\s steering rack inner joint

The faces of the rear brake discs are rusty

The rear tyres have a number of small cracks in the treads and side walls

The rubber parts of both rear axle bushes are starting to seperate from the steel outer sleeve.

Fail 11 Sep 2010 131,215 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside door damaged

offside front lower bumper insecure

offside rear and nearside rear brake discs corroding

Pass 14 May 2009 109,199 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine smokey

sill mouldings insecure

Fail 8 May 2009 109,199 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine smokey

sill mouldings insecure

Pass 29 Feb 2008 100,450 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 100,364 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside front tyre pressure low

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2008 99,796 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside door mirror cracked

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2006 85,095 miles

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 XOK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 XOK, 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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K912 XOK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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