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K42 UTT

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

105,248 mi
Last recorded105,248 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2007
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK42 UTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2007 105,248 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 98,961 miles

as fail sheet

Fail 9 Aug 2006 98,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f seat belt frayed

o/s/r tyre on 2mm tread bar

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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K42 UTT is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 K42 UTT, 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 K42 UTT registered?

K42 UTT is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 November 1992.

Is K42 UTT safe to buy?

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