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K36 KGK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

122,488 mi
Last recorded122,488 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK36 KGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 122,488 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 122,442 miles

slight rattle from a baffle inside the centre exhaust section,but no external corrosion.

slight tearing of the o/s/r axle bush.

Pass 1 May 2014 122,410 miles

slight binding on.of the n/s/r brake,

Pass 7 May 2013 121,594 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 121,594 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 120,622 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3 mm,and some perrish cracks in the outside walls.

some perrish cracks in the o/s/f tyre walls.

Fail 1 May 2012 120,622 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres worn to 3 mm,and some perrish cracks in the outside walls.

some perrish cracks in the o/s/f tyre walls.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 118,723 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 118,723 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 118,615 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 118,615 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 118,458 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 118,458 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 118,300 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 118,300 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 117,981 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 117,981 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 117,779 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 117,779 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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K36 KGK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 K36 KGK, 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 K36 KGK registered?

K36 KGK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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