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K991 XOK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

82,402 mi
Last recorded82,402 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK991 XOK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 82,402 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bit of binding nsf wheel

Fail 14 Aug 2012 82,400 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bit of binding nsf wheel

Pass 5 Sep 2011 80,526 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s rear tyre perishing advise replacement

oil leaks

Fail 1 Sep 2011 80,479 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s rear tyre perishing advise replacement

oil leaks

Pass 27 Jul 2010 79,256 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 79,219 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 73,419 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 69,879 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 69,055 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 69,035 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 69,007 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 66,790 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 66,729 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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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K991 XOK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 K991 XOK, 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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K991 XOK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 October 1992.

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