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K477 PLC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,016 mi
Last recorded139,016 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK477 PLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 139,016 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 137,468 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 137,468 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 135,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 135,211 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 133,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 133,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 132,372 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 131,312 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 131,312 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 129,551 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 129,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2009 126,933 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 126,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 124,317 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 122,115 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 117,867 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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K477 PLC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 K477 PLC, 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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K477 PLC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 August 1992.

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