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K916 HYB

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,647 mi
Last recorded137,647 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK916 HYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2013 137,647 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front floorpans corroded just outside mot perscribed areas

surface corrosion to underside panels and components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 137,217 miles

offside front floorpan corroded outside mot perscribed areas

slight play in steering column bushes

water ingress to offside headlamp

Fail 13 Dec 2012 137,214 miles

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

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

o/s/front floor rot outside area

slite play at steering coll

water ingress to o/s hed lite

Pass 3 Dec 2011 134,287 miles

o/s lower arm rear bush in poor condition

Fail 1 Dec 2011 134,287 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s lower arm rear bush in poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2010 131,956 miles

rear no plate in poor condition

Fail 13 Dec 2010 131,955 miles

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

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

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2009 129,817 miles

all steel brake pipes rusty

drivers door handle missing

Pass 26 Nov 2008 127,276 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 127,273 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 124,466 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 124,454 miles

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight interaction to offside rear lights

slight low effort to offside rear service brake

Pass 14 Dec 2006 121,526 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 121,516 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 114,671 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 114,659 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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K916 HYB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 K916 HYB, 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 K916 HYB registered?

K916 HYB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 October 1992.

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