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172,574 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rear (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Body has slight corrosion under body and floors (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Body has slight corrosion under body and floors (6.1.B.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Drive belt loose
Engine air pipe broken
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Drive belt loose
Engine air pipe broken
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
alternater belt slipping
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
off side front wing corroded
rear brake ferrules slightly corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
off side front wing corroded
rear brake ferrules slightly corroded
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/r wheel arch rusting
o/s/f wheel arch rusting
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
both sides lower outer sill/rear body side panels / plastic covers fitted unable to test areas???
footbrake slightly spongy inoperative
near side front suspension unit slightly stiff/ jerky/ noisy inoperation
off side front headlamp glass lens chipped
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
both sides lower outer sill/rear body side panels / plastic covers fitted unable to test areas???
footbrake slightly spongy inoperative
near side front suspension unit slightly stiff/ jerky/ noisy inoperation
off side front headlamp glass lens chipped
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
washers/wipers need servicing///
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K942 PLU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 K942 PLU, 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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K942 PLU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 November 1992.
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