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K382 EYW

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,691 mi
Last recorded115,691 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK382 EYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2013 115,691 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 115,691 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 107,099 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Feb 2012 107,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 99,599 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 99,599 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2009 59,992 miles

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 25 Jun 2009 95,992 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2008 93,116 miles

middle exhaust systems blowing. rear axle bush perished

o/sr and n/s/r has play in wheel bearing.

Pass 10 Feb 2007 90,124 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 84,838 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 84,838 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K382 EYW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K382 EYW, 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 K382 EYW registered?

K382 EYW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 December 1992.

Is K382 EYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K382 EYW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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