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AVR 6C

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,348 mi
Last recorded121,348 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVR 6C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 121,348 miles

After market rear sections of exhaust fitted

After market suspension fitted

Brake flexis showing age and wear

Brake pad warning light on

Check-straps require attention

Cosmetic repair to nearside front floor pan

Cover sills fitted

Front brake discs lipped and corroded

Fuel level low

Modification to offside rear lower strut mounting

Nearside drive shaft noisy

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres have low inner and outer edges

Offside front anti-roll bar link requires attention

Offside handbrake cable requires attention/insecure

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to PAS Pipework

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Various minor oil leaks

Wet Test

Fail 20 May 2013 121,333 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

After market rear sections of exhaust fitted

After market suspension fitted

Brake discs lipped and corroded

Brake flexis showing age and wear

Brake pad warning light on

Check-straps require attention

Cosmetic repair to nearside front floor pan

Cover sills fitted

Fuel level low

Modification to offside rear lower strut mounting

Nearside drive shaft noisy

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres have low inner and outer edges

Offside front anti-roll bar link requires attention

Offside handbrake arm has retricted movement

Play in nearside rear and offside rear wheel bearings

Rear brake disc faces heavily corroded

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to PAS Pipework

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Various minor oil leaks

Fail 26 Mar 2013 121,321 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

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

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

all rear brake pipes are corroded near to limit

both rear service brake readings are low

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

cables chaffing on offside lower engine mount

main power cable from battery to aux audio eqipment is fitted through the bulkhead with no grommit fitted

nearside rear tyre worn on edges close to cords

non standard exhaust fitted which is loder than standard but not excessive

non standard suspension fitted

offside front repater lamp cable fitted with no grommit

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 114,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear nearside tyre has damage to sidewall - Although not to cords.

Fail 28 Mar 2012 114,918 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear nearside tyre has damage to sidewall - Although not to cords.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 110,712 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 110,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 106,655 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 99,521 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 99,519 miles

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 92,515 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 84,778 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 84,778 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 84,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2005 80,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 80,630 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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AVR 6C is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AVR 6C, 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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AVR 6C is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 August 1992.

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