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K240 TAD

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,760 mi
Last recorded52,760 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK240 TAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 52,760 miles

both front top struts mounts movement up and down

Fail 5 Sep 2016 52,750 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both front top struts mounts movement up and down

Pass 20 Aug 2015 50,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 48,545 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 48,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 46,921 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 44,735 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 42,676 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,676 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 40,623 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 38,542 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 36,125 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 33,543 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 33,543 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 31,051 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 27,820 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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K240 TAD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K240 TAD, 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 K240 TAD registered?

K240 TAD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 October 1992.

Is K240 TAD safe to buy?

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