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K282 EYX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,570 mi
Last recorded136,570 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK282 EYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 136,570 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2020 136,564 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering column attachment defective lower u/j (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) pinion to rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 136,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting as slight lift

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper strut mounting as slight lift

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 136,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened slight lift (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened slight lift (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 136,377 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 136,122 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 135,846 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 135,539 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 135,539 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 135,211 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 134,027 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 134,027 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 134,016 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 134,016 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 62,846 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 112,492 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

knocking in steering

rear brake efforts low

Pass 7 Jun 2008 110,571 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 104,895 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 93,982 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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K282 EYX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 K282 EYX, 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 K282 EYX registered?

K282 EYX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 December 1992.

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