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K209 EWA

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,778 mi
Last recorded145,778 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2007
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK209 EWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2007 145,778 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 138,401 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 138,401 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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K209 EWA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K209 EWA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K209 EWA registered?

K209 EWA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K209 EWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K209 EWA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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