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K515 LUF

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,524 mi
Last recorded161,524 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK515 LUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2008 161,524 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 161,524 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

rear brake imbalance

Pass 8 Dec 2006 142,444 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 142,090 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 24 Sep 2005 121,198 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 121,198 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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K515 LUF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K515 LUF, 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 K515 LUF registered?

K515 LUF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 October 1992.

Is K515 LUF safe to buy?

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