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K430 VOV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,320 mi
Last recorded102,320 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK430 VOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 102,320 miles

front and rear suspension weak

Fail 14 May 2014 102,320 miles

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

front and rear suspension weak

Pass 20 May 2013 100,140 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 100,134 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

engine oil leaks

nearside front outersill damaged

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside front outersill rusted through outside prescribed areas

Pass 11 May 2012 97,993 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2011 95,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre just on limits recommend immediate replacement

offside front outer sill rusted through outside of prescribed area

Pass 13 May 2010 103,219 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 90,735 miles

offside front and nearside rear shocks damp

offside front outer sill starting to corrod

Pass 14 May 2008 88,366 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 86,464 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 86,430 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 May 2006 84,698 miles

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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K430 VOV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K430 VOV, 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 K430 VOV registered?

K430 VOV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 August 1992.

Is K430 VOV safe to buy?

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