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K290 KGP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,220 mi
Last recorded170,220 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK290 KGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 170,220 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 170,220 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 167,344 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 162,058 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 161,920 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 154,421 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 154,389 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 149,122 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 149,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 138,565 miles

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.

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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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.

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