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K375 VPE

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,186 mi
Last recorded176,186 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK375 VPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2011 176,186 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear metal brake pipe from flexi hose to back plate heavily corroded reccomend replacement

slight movement in both nearside front top strut mount

slight play in both sides rear wheel bearings

very heavy engine oil leaks

Pass 29 Mar 2010 168,898 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 168,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 158,204 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 158,204 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 147,722 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 147,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 143,127 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2007 141,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2007 141,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2006 134,645 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 134,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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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K375 VPE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K375 VPE, 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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K375 VPE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 November 1992.

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