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K285 RSW

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,315 mi
Last recorded108,315 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK285 RSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 108,315 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 105,427 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 99,972 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 94,219 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 94,210 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 87,094 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 81,412 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 71,424 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 68,081 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 67,995 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 67,995 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front brake pipes to calipers are rusty

Off side front wishbone rear bush is perished

Rear axle bushes are perished slightly and the metal part of the bush is rusty

Rear bump stops are perished

Rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition

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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K285 RSW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K285 RSW, 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 K285 RSW registered?

K285 RSW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 October 1992.

Is K285 RSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K285 RSW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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