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K292 VPF

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,962 mi
Last recorded96,962 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK292 VPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 96,962 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 95,896 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 94,314 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 91,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 89,095 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 86,240 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 86,240 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 82,901 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 79,796 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 79,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 76,621 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 76,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 73,322 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 70,268 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 67,398 miles

Both front inner sills corrding badly

O/S/F Tyre worn close to limit

O/S/R Metal brake pipe quite corroded

Rear subframe bushes corroding/perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2008 64,198 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 61,414 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 58,323 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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K292 VPF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K292 VPF, 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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K292 VPF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 September 1992.

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