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K295 KGP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,991 mi
Last recorded107,991 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK295 KGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2010 107,991 miles

sill damaged but still solid

Fail 6 Jan 2010 107,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

sill damaged but still solid

Pass 17 Dec 2008 96,659 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 96,659 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

outer sill panels damaged

slight play in roll bar drop links

vehicle has been lowered and under panels are damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2008 88,155 miles

slightly poor beam pattern from o/s headlight

Fail 2 Jan 2008 88,110 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2006 78,085 miles

n/s/front suspension arm inner rear bush seperating & in very poor condition

rear tyre tread depths low & cracks in tread

Pass 18 Mar 2006 75,295 miles

exhaust centre mounting bracket cracked

n/s/f tyre badly damaged on outer wall & tread low on edge

n/s/r tyre tread low on edge

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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K295 KGP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K295 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 K295 KGP registered?

K295 KGP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K295 KGP safe to buy?

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