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K494 EYO

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,321 mi
Last recorded78,321 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK494 EYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 78,321 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2016 78,321 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2015 73,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 73,273 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 67,733 miles

off side rear tyre wall starting to perish

Fail 14 Jan 2014 67,733 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

off side rear tyre wall starting to perish

Pass 29 Jan 2013 66,694 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 65,475 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 64,832 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 63,718 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 62,005 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 60,532 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 58,938 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 55,121 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 EYO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EYO, 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 EYO registered?

K494 EYO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 September 1992.

Is K494 EYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K494 EYO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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