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K271 MNP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,987 mi
Last recorded75,987 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK271 MNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 75,987 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 75,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 73,872 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 73,872 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 72,686 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 72,225 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 72,225 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 71,294 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 71,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside 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)

nearside rear shock absorber has a reduced damping effect

offside rear shock absorber has a reduced damping effect

Pass 26 Jun 2012 69,901 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 68,578 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Jun 2011 68,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2010 67,389 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 65,482 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 64,593 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 64,583 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 64,026 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 61,827 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 61,827 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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K271 MNP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 K271 MNP, 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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K271 MNP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 November 1992.

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