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K455 DPU

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,160 mi
Last recorded141,160 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK455 DPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 141,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

jacking damage both front sills

some corrosion n/s/r floor pan

Fail 19 Oct 2011 141,160 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

jacking damage both front sills

some corrosion n/s/r floor pan

Pass 4 Oct 2010 139,005 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine oil level too low

fan belt perished

rear washer jet blocked

Fail 4 Oct 2010 139,005 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine oil level too low

fan belt perished

rear washer jet blocked

Fail 1 Oct 2009 136,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside head lamp damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2009 136,436 miles

nearside head lamp damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2008 133,580 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 129,418 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 121,394 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 121,383 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s/f tyre slightly worn outer edge 175/70x13t

very slight play in both rear wheel bearings

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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K455 DPU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K455 DPU, 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 K455 DPU registered?

K455 DPU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K455 DPU safe to buy?

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