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K524 ACK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,832 mi
Last recorded113,832 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK524 ACK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2015 113,832 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 113,230 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 113,220 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 112,769 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

OSF SILL - FLOOR CORRODED BUT NOT INSIDE 30 CM OF A PRESCRIBED AREA

PARKING BRAKE JUST ON MINIUM EFFICENCY

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 121,130 miles

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

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

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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K524 ACK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,792cc 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 K524 ACK, 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 K524 ACK registered?

K524 ACK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 October 1992.

Is K524 ACK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K524 ACK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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