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K297 BCY

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,114 mi
Last recorded127,114 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK297 BCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 127,114 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 127,112 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2009 118,465 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 118,462 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 107,711 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 95,112 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 85,200 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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K297 BCY is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K297 BCY, 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 K297 BCY registered?

K297 BCY is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 November 1992.

Is K297 BCY safe to buy?

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