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K208 EYP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,105 mi
Last recorded82,105 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK208 EYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 82,105 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 78,183 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 73,693 miles

chip in w/screen confined to 10mm - small blow on exh middle section - both sides rear cross member load bearing areas starting to rust

Fail 17 Feb 2010 73,690 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

chip in w/screen confined to 10mm - small blow on exh middle section - both sides rear cross member load bearing areas starting to rust

Pass 20 Feb 2009 69,073 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 64,429 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 59,518 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 53,571 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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K208 EYP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K208 EYP, 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 K208 EYP registered?

K208 EYP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 November 1992.

Is K208 EYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K208 EYP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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