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K429 EWC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,153 mi
Last recorded162,153 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK429 EWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 162,153 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 150,160 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 150,160 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 140,664 miles

Both front brake discs rusty

Both front seat loose/movement in the upright position

Both rear tyres wearing low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front outer sill and floor damage and corrodsion starting

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Small cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall

Spare wheel missing

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

Water inside offside front head lamp unit

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2006 140,664 miles

Both front brake discs rusty

Both front seat loose/movement in the upright position

Both rear tyres wearing low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front outer sill and floor damage and corrodsion starting

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

Small cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall

Spare wheel missing

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

Water inside offside front head lamp unit

oil leak

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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K429 EWC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc 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 K429 EWC, 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 K429 EWC registered?

K429 EWC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 November 1992.

Is K429 EWC safe to buy?

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