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K199 GSH

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,842 mi
Last recorded121,842 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK199 GSH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2008 121,842 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 121,474 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 119,848 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 119,848 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 111,897 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 111,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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K199 GSH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K199 GSH, 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 K199 GSH registered?

K199 GSH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K199 GSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K199 GSH shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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