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K279 RGP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,595 mi
Last recorded87,595 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK279 RGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 87,595 miles

near side front tyre wearing inner edge near side rear tyre has screw in front brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Aug 2007 84,873 miles

slight bind n/s/f wheel

Pass 27 Jul 2006 80,761 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 77,058 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 77,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

NEAR SIDE REAR SERVICE BRAKE OUT OF BALANCE ON DUAL APPLICATION AND DOES NOT INCREASE AT SAME RATE

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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K279 RGP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K279 RGP, 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 K279 RGP registered?

K279 RGP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K279 RGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K279 RGP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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