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K291 AUJ

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

201,445 mi
Last recorded201,445 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK291 AUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 201,445 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 201,445 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 201,043 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 195,713 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 19,058 miles

minium reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 3 Jul 2006 186,554 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 182,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Ornamental dog attached to bonnet is a projection which could cause damage to life and limb

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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K291 AUJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K291 AUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K291 AUJ registered?

K291 AUJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K291 AUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K291 AUJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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