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K216 LUG

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,811 mi
Last recorded45,811 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK216 LUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 45,811 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 44,912 miles

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

advise all suspension,steering and brake components corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 44,111 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise all metal brake pipes corroded.

advise all suspension,steering and brake components corroded.

advise engine and gearbox leaking oil.

advise power steering weeping oil.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 44,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise all metal brake pipes corroded.

advise all suspension,steering and brake components corroded.

advise brake fluid getting low.

advise engine and gearbox leaking oil.

advise power steering weeping oil.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 42,943 miles

advise brakes,steering,exhaust and suspension components all showing signs of corroision

advise front pads wearing low and front brake discs lipped and corroded

advise metal brake pipes corroded

advise near side sill panel damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2009 41,826 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 41,826 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 39,967 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 39,710 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 39,710 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 38,812 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 38,812 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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K216 LUG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K216 LUG, 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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K216 LUG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K216 LUG safe to buy?

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