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K101 FNO

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,610 mi
Last recorded99,610 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK101 FNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 99,610 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 99,610 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 91,163 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 91,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 86,048 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 86,048 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 80,022 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 79,920 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 73,584 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 66,673 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear footbrake and handbrake imbalance,offside lower effort

Pass 25 Jul 2007 62,526 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 56,372 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 51,374 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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K101 FNO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K101 FNO, 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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What year was K101 FNO registered?

K101 FNO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 October 1992.

Is K101 FNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K101 FNO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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