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K428 SNP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

109,612 mi
Last recorded109,612 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2007
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK428 SNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2007 109,612 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

GENERAL CORROSION-HOLE O/S/R FLOOR GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION TYRES-O/S/R WALL DAMAGE/CLOSE LIMIT-DAMAGE N/S/F WALL N/S/F WHEEL RIM DAMAGED N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT WORN N/S/R SHOCK WET

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 109,612 miles

GENERAL CORROSION-HOLE O/S/R FLOOR GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION TYRES-O/S/R WALL DAMAGE/CLOSE LIMIT-DAMAGE N/S/F WALL N/S/F WHEEL RIM DAMAGED N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT WORN N/S/R SHOCK WET

Pass 10 Jan 2006 96,805 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 96,805 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advise front brake pads look like their wearing thin

Fail 9 Jan 2006 96,805 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advise front brake pads starting to wear thin

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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K428 SNP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 K428 SNP, 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 K428 SNP registered?

K428 SNP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K428 SNP safe to buy?

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