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K241 SKE

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,545 mi
Last recorded135,545 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK241 SKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2010 135,545 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 135,545 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 128,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet req ajusting

inner drive shaft boot split n/s

n/s/f/outer wing holed at bottom

n/s/r/ suspension knocking

Fail 28 Jul 2009 128,189 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet req ajusting

inner drive shaft boot split n/s

n/s/f/outer wing holed at bottom

n/s/r/ suspension knocking

Pass 12 Aug 2008 122,407 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to nearside front wing

fuel tank straps corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside front inner constant velocity gator split

Pass 11 Jul 2007 115,140 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 104,040 miles

emissions close too limits

Fail 23 Jun 2006 104,022 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides rear axle bush mounts too axle pivot brackets/bush case corroded/rubber bushes slightly perished.

front exhaust pipes flange bolts corroded/rear silencer slightly corroded. †near side rear brake binds slightly/brake pedal operation slightly spongy???

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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K241 SKE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 K241 SKE, 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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K241 SKE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 September 1992.

Is K241 SKE safe to buy?

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