MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front tyres wearing low on tread
brake pad warning light staying on
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
slight play in o/s/f inner rack ball joint
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
both front tyres wearing low on tread
brake pad warning light staying on
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
slight play in o/s/f inner rack ball joint
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K290 KGP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 K290 KGP, 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 K290 KGP registered?
K290 KGP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.
Is K290 KGP safe to buy?
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