MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,703 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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*** Front number plate deteriorating ***
*** Nearside rear tyre offshape ***
Both front inner sills corroded
Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged
Nearside front tyres wearing low on edges
Oil leak
boot not opening
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
boot not opening
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside + nearside front door outer sill corroded
offside + nearside front door outer sill corroded
both front outer sills holed and corroded but outside prescribed areas
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
both front outer sills holed and corroded but outside prescribed areas
nearside front brake discs warped and scored
nearside wiper judder
oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
offside wiper splitting
oil leak
offside wiper splitting
oil leak
o/s outter sill front holed and corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
o/s outter sill front holed and corroded
Both front shock absorbers slightly weak
Centre exhaust mount housing bolt missing
Nearside front brake pad look low
Nearside front wheel rim damage and tyre outer wall deteriorated
Nearside rear shock absorber weak
Nearside rear tyre slightly offshape
Nearside rear wheel bearing slight play
Rear brake pipes corroded and rear flexy hoses deteriorating
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both front shock absorbers slightly weak
Centre exhaust mount housing bolt missing
Nearside front brake pad look low
Nearside front wheel rim damage and tyre outer wall deteriorated
Nearside rear shock absorber weak
Nearside rear tyre slightly offshape
Nearside rear wheel bearing slight play
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear brake pipes corroded and rear flexy hoses deteriorating
Nearside front tyre slight outer wall damage
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K954 VPC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 K954 VPC, 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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K954 VPC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 August 1992.
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