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K422 SDX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,151 mi
Last recorded160,151 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK422 SDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 160,151 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 154,874 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Apr 2010 154,878 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 141,715 miles

Both front outer sills damaged/holed not within prescribed area

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2008 141,135 miles

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

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

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

Both front outer sills damaged/holed not within prescribed area

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 129,881 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 129,867 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Battery terminals corroded

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 119,504 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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K422 SDX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K422 SDX, 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 K422 SDX registered?

K422 SDX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 November 1992.

Is K422 SDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K422 SDX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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