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K432 SLX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,184 mi
Last recorded161,184 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK432 SLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 161,184 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

front anti-roll bar corroding

judder from front brakes

rear number plate in poor condition

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 26 Feb 2009 161,184 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

front anti-roll bar corroding

judder from front brakes

rear number plate in poor condition

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Mar 2008 156,070 miles

centre to rear exhaust corroded

front pads look low

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Mar 2007 148,391 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 148,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

offside rear brake pipes have surface rust

Pass 9 Mar 2006 140,238 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 140,238 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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K432 SLX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K432 SLX, 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 K432 SLX registered?

K432 SLX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K432 SLX safe to buy?

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