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K391 FYO

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,079 mi
Last recorded140,079 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK391 FYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 140,079 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 139,619 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 73,526 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 69,372 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 68,184 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 68,109 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2Lts oil added for test

Both rear tyres worn

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

Front discs corodded

Fuel filter corodded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake discs seriously corodded

Pass 19 Jan 2010 64,402 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 63,357 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 50,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 36,739 miles

slight damage to both outersills

slight fray to nearside rear seat belt

Fail 3 Oct 2006 36,739 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

slight damage to both outer sills

slight fray nearside rear seat belt

Pass 8 Oct 2005 28,950 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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K391 FYO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 K391 FYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K391 FYO registered?

K391 FYO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 August 1992.

Is K391 FYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K391 FYO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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