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K223 EHX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,533 mi
Last recorded12,533 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK223 EHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 12,533 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 12,533 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 123,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2006 123,466 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 117,249 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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K223 EHX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K223 EHX, 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 K223 EHX registered?

K223 EHX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K223 EHX safe to buy?

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