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K494 DVW

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,414 mi
Last recorded80,414 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK494 DVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2012 80,414 miles

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

nearside front lower body corroded

offside front lower body sill corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2011 80,070 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 80,070 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 79,652 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 79,652 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 79,056 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 79,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 78,193 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 77,322 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 76,583 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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K494 DVW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K494 DVW, 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 K494 DVW registered?

K494 DVW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 August 1992.

Is K494 DVW safe to buy?

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