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K282 VVR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,445 mi
Last recorded146,445 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK282 VVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 146,445 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 139,564 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 138,799 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 136,031 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 136,027 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front Lower Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2011 134,621 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 125,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 123,834 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 123,834 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 122,409 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 120,316 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 120,316 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 118,659 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 VVR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VVR, 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 VVR registered?

K282 VVR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 August 1992.

Is K282 VVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K282 VVR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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