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K40 KMA

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,629 mi
Last recorded165,629 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 KMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2008 165,629 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear floor and offside rear floor holed (corroded around drain holes)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 165,629 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front wheel alignment/camber needs checking

nearside rear floor and offside rear floor holed (corroded around drain holes)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 152,715 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 148,467 miles

off side rear brake pipe to compensator corroded

one main brake pipe corroded

tyre worn on the outer edga near side front

Fail 23 Jun 2006 147,551 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

brake pipe corroded rear compesator to off side rear flex hose

near side front tyre worn on the outer edge

off side rear brake pipe corroded

one main brake pipe corroded

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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K40 KMA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K40 KMA, 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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K40 KMA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 November 1992.

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