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K489 FWA

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,687 mi
Last recorded115,687 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK489 FWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2009 115,687 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 115,685 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2008 107,399 miles

n/s front outer sill has been welded and cosmetically repaired with undersill and unable to give proper inspection to repair.

Fail 26 Nov 2008 107,397 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 106,348 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 106,338 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2006 104,853 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

reflective backings on both number plates deteriorating advise early replacement

Pass 6 Nov 2006 104,853 miles

reflective backings on both number plates deteriorating advise early replacement

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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K489 FWA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K489 FWA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K489 FWA registered?

K489 FWA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 October 1992.

Is K489 FWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K489 FWA shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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