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K303 KFG

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,632 mi
Last recorded59,632 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK303 KFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 59,632 miles

At the time of test there was play in the lower steering column universal joint inside the car as i cannot remove the cover would you please check the pinch bolts

At the time of test there were two child seats fitted in the rear thus only a visual inspection was carried out on the seatbelts and seat backrests

Both front tyre inner edges right on the legal tread depth limits

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear service brake effort low

Rear number plate delaminated but legible

Fail 27 Jan 2010 59,632 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

At the time of test there was play in the lower steering column universal joint inside the car as i cannot remove the cover would you please check the pinch bolts

At the time of test there were two child seats fitted in the rear thus only a visual inspection was carried out on the seatbelts and seat backrests

Both front tyre inner edges right on the legal tread depth limits

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear service brake effort low

Rear number plate delaminated but legible

Pass 28 Jan 2009 52,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jan 2009 52,721 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2008 47,559 miles

bad oil leak

brake pipes for corrosion

misfire in engine

Pass 30 Jan 2007 45,655 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 45,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perrished

reverse lights not working

Pass 23 Jan 2006 44,592 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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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K303 KFG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,391cc 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 K303 KFG, 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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K303 KFG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K303 KFG safe to buy?

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