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K327 SVH

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,109 mi
Last recorded85,109 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK327 SVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 85,109 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 85,068 miles

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

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 84,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 84,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 79,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre sawtoothed inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2013 79,955 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

hole in n/s/f outer sill due corrosion

n/s/f tyre sawtoothed inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2010 79,889 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTS RUSTY BUT NOT HOLED

Fail 24 Mar 2009 79,796 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 79,796 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 79,245 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 79,245 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 78,970 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 74,166 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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K327 SVH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K327 SVH, 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 K327 SVH registered?

K327 SVH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 October 1992.

Is K327 SVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K327 SVH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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