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K520 EYO

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

79,790 mi
Last recorded79,790 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2007
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK520 EYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2007 79,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OSF TYRE JUST LEGAL ON 1.6MM/BALD INNER EDGE,STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

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

Oil leak

POWER STEERING BELT LOOSE/RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust and mounts corroded

foot brake travel

nsf sill lip damaged

osf seat belt slow to retract

osf wiper blade spliting/recommend replacement

osr and nsr sills/door shuts corroding

play in both front top suspension mounts

play in osr wheel bearing

power steering rack and feed pipes damp/RECOMMEND ATTENTION

rear brake pipes corroding,rear brake hoses steel ends corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2006 76,342 miles

See advice sheet issued 17/01/2006 test no.384457716094

Fail 17 Jan 2006 76,342 miles

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

o/s/r tyre outer wall damaged & perishing

oil leak

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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K520 EYO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 K520 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

How do I check the history of K520 EYO?

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What year was K520 EYO registered?

K520 EYO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 October 1992.

Is K520 EYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K520 EYO shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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