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PUA 484D

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

203,274 mi
Last recorded203,274 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUA 484D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 203,274 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 203,079 miles

front to rear rigid pipes heavily greased

vehicle under body heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Oct 2020 203,034 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 202,912 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 202,817 miles

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

vehicle under sealed

Pass 12 Dec 2015 201,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion behind o/s/ h/light

drivers door difficult to open

Fail 5 Nov 2015 201,331 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in front of sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in front of sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front difficult to open

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion behind o/s/f head light

unable to test emmissions due to exhaust leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 196,835 miles

o/s/f door difficult to open from outside vehicle

Fail 22 Nov 2013 196,835 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

o/s/f door difficult to open from outside vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2012 189,107 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 189,095 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 180,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 180,852 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 174,205 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 168,150 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 165,622 miles

Chain guard missing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2008 165,622 miles

Chain guard missing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2007 154,299 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 154,291 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 139,454 miles

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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PUA 484D is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PUA 484D, 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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PUA 484D is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 May 1992.

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