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K923 XNV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,336 mi
Last recorded168,336 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK923 XNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2010 168,336 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

corrosion various parts of underbody and components unable to inspect some parts because they are covered sills etc

different wheels and tyres fitted front and rear

exhaust has been altered slightly insecure

o/s mirror cracked

rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 3 Sep 2009 162,985 miles

o/s mirror slightly cracked

Oil leak

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

plastic coveres over sills can not inspect sills

power steering belt slightly loose

rear wiper blade deteriorated

slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

some parts of under vehicle have been painted

Fail 24 Aug 2009 162,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

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

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

o/s mirror slightly cracked

plastic coveres over sills can not inspect sills

power steering belt slightly loose

rear wiper blade deteriorated

slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

some parts of under vehicle have been painted

Pass 1 Oct 2007 147,757 miles

brake pipes corroded

play in rear bearings

Pass 9 Oct 2006 138,076 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 128,995 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded and weak

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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K923 XNV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K923 XNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K923 XNV registered?

K923 XNV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 October 1992.

Is K923 XNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K923 XNV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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