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RLH 298

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

282,781 mi
Last recorded282,781 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLH 298
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 282,781 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 282,589 miles

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

slight fluctuation in front brakes

slight play in both front top strut mountings

Pass 8 Jan 2016 281,936 miles

Corrosion starting in front valance/crossmember

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2015 281,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Corrosion starting in front valance/crossmember

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 280,700 miles

heavy oil leak from engine

slight fluctuation in front brakes

Pass 28 Nov 2013 277,804 miles

fluctuation in front brakes

heavy oil leak from engine

Fail 28 Nov 2013 277,804 miles

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

fluctuation in front brakes

heavy oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Nov 2012 273,684 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 270,206 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 265,476 miles

imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 8 Dec 2009 261,460 miles

engine missfiring

front brake pads getting low

Fail 8 Dec 2009 261,460 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine missfiring

front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Dec 2008 258,040 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 257,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2007 245,847 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 245,275 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 234,065 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 223,627 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 219,889 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 219,889 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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RLH 298 is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RLH 298, 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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RLH 298 is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 December 1992.

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