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K301 VPF

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,796 mi
Last recorded102,796 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK301 VPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 102,796 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

dampness around power steering pipes

front and rear wings corroded

rear coil springs corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 5 May 2012 102,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

dampness around power steering pipes

engine coolent leaks

engine oil leaks

front and rear wings corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight bind offside rear wheel

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 26 May 2011 96,617 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear brake slightly binding on

Pass 22 May 2010 94,189 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 91,818 miles

both front shocks has a light misting of oil

both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both rear brake pipes corroded

imbalance on rear brakes

nearside rear tyre close to limit

windscreen damaged

Fail 28 May 2009 91,818 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

windscreen damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2008 82,687 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 82,686 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 77,316 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 77,310 miles

Centre An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 2 Jul 2006 72,047 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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K301 VPF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K301 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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K301 VPF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K301 VPF safe to buy?

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