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K390 PLC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,369 mi
Last recorded151,369 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK390 PLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 151,369 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 148,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general oil leaks

n/s/f lower wing holed not affecting stucture

o/s/r axle bush slightly deteriorated

p/s hose clip broken

Pass 30 Jan 2007 136,334 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 136,334 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front nearside wheel arch rim very rusty.

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

Power steering pipe along front crossmember is very rusty.

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

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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K390 PLC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K390 PLC, 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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K390 PLC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 August 1992.

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