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K986 DET

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

162,204 mi
Last recorded162,204 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK986 DET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 162,204 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened by front lower arm bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 162,204 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure back seat held up by seat belt (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened by front lower arm bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 162,115 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seat belts not checked

Fail 6 Oct 2021 162,115 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure fuel pump and pipes (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seat belts not checked

Pass 13 Jun 2020 159,980 miles

Fuel tank slight corrosion - no signs of visual leak

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge - 195/45 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 159,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Hevily worn on inner edge 2 cuts deep enough to see cords and nail in tyre - 195/45 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel tank slight corrosion - no signs of visual leak

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge - 195/45 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 159,000 miles

Both side repeaters dim.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside reverse lamp not working.

Offside tail lamp interacting slightly with indicator.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn on inner edges and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2018 159,000 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing Both sides (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both sides rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Both side repeaters dim.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside reverse lamp not working.

Offside tail lamp interacting slightly with indicator.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn on inner edges and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2016 155,579 miles

Exhaust modified,has mountings missing but is still secure.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 10 Oct 2016 155,579 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust modified,has mountings missing but is still secure.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 3 Oct 2015 150,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 142,176 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Sep 2014 142,149 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2013 139,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 139,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 138,174 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 137,400 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear end of vehicle damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2010 130,522 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 130,498 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 121,579 miles

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)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 121,389 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 112,191 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Oct 2007 107,905 miles

Battery insecure

nearside front seat loose

Fail 4 Oct 2007 107,873 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Battery insecure

nearside front seat loose

Pass 19 Oct 2006 104,314 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 104,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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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K986 DET is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 K986 DET, 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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K986 DET is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 August 1992.

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