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K272 FYO

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,879 mi
Last recorded124,879 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK272 FYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2008 124,879 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front floor pans rusty

both rear tyres cracking

crack in n/s screen

n/s/f inner wing slightly corroded nera spring fixing

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise

nails in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f and n/s/f outer sills holed just outside of prescribed areas

rear view mirror missing

sill covers fitted to n/s and o/s

Fail 5 Aug 2008 124,859 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front floor pans rusty

both rear tyres cracking

crack in n/s screen

n/s/f inner wing slightly corroded nera spring fixing

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise

nails in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f and n/s/f outer sills holed just outside of prescribed areas

rear view mirror missing

sill covers fitted to n/s and o/s

Pass 28 Jun 2007 114,393 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 108,685 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 108,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

accident damage and slight corrosion to nearside sill

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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K272 FYO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 2,792cc 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 K272 FYO, 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 K272 FYO registered?

K272 FYO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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