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K948 NGA

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

203,690 mi
Last recorded203,690 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK948 NGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2013 203,690 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 200,794 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 197,750 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

body sills not fully checked for corrosion a body kit has been fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2010 195,409 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 192,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 188,454 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 184,646 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 180,399 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 180,396 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 176,603 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 176,596 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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K948 NGA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K948 NGA, 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 K948 NGA registered?

K948 NGA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 October 1992.

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