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K440 LGP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

198,041 mi
Last recorded198,041 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK440 LGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2009 198,041 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

car running hot even when fan switched on

f no plate cracked r no plate starting to delaminate & dirty

failed basic emmisions test just passed full emissions test cat slow to ignite & co reading at upper limits

o/s/f seat belt slow to react

stone chip in o/s headlamp & condensation causing diffuse pattern

Pass 16 Sep 2009 198,041 miles

Coolant leak

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

car running hot even when fan switched on

f no plate cracked r no plate starting to delaminate & dirty

failed basic emmisions test just passed full emissions test cat slow to ignite & co reading at upper limits

o/s/f seat belt slow to react

stone chip in o/s headlamp & condensation causing diffuse pattern

Fail 24 Sep 2008 185,857 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

f no plates cracked rear no plate seperating & dirty

power steering pump noisy when underload does not appear to be effecting operation

slight uneven application on rear brake

Pass 24 Sep 2008 185,857 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

f no plates cracked rear no plate seperating & dirty

power steering pump noisy when underload does not appear to be effecting operation

slight uneven application on rear brake

Pass 19 Sep 2007 176,718 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

r no plate deteriorating f no plate cracked slight imbalance on rear brake application & low reading o/s o/s washer jet part blocked emissions fluctuate

Fail 19 Sep 2007 176,718 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

r no plate deteriorating f no plate cracked slight imbalance on rear brake application & low reading o/s o/s washer jet part blocked emissions fluctuate

Pass 22 Apr 2006 74,591 miles

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

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

r no plate deteriorating slight play in s/rack

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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K440 LGP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc 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 K440 LGP, 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 K440 LGP registered?

K440 LGP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 October 1992.

Is K440 LGP safe to buy?

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