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K453 HVG

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,840 mi
Last recorded165,840 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK453 HVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 165,840 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 152,168 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 133,496 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 133,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 120,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 102,364 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 62,454 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 62,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

PLASTIC COVER HANGING DOWN AT O/S FRONT

Pass 10 Apr 2008 76,053 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 73,572 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 73,568 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 72,485 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 72,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 69,524 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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K453 HVG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K453 HVG, 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 K453 HVG registered?

K453 HVG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 October 1992.

Is K453 HVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K453 HVG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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