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K512 AMO

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,840 mi
Last recorded81,840 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK512 AMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2008 81,840 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear axel beam bushes poor starting to part

Fail 14 Apr 2008 81,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear axel beam bushes poor starting to part

Pass 11 Oct 2006 154,996 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 154,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

fuel filter damp

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

offside front and rear door outer trim sticking out

rear axle main bushes very rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2006 151,926 miles

all brake pipes corroded

brake fluid level below max

front brake pads low

n/s/f outer sill holed

o/s/f headlamp weak beam pattern

oil leak

rear tyres perished

slight damage n/s/f road wheel

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

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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K512 AMO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 K512 AMO, 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 K512 AMO registered?

K512 AMO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 August 1992.

Is K512 AMO safe to buy?

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