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K525 TDH

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,010 mi
Last recorded104,010 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK525 TDH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2011 104,010 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 104,010 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 95,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 88,025 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 79,020 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 78,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Off side rear floor pan slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2007 70,031 miles

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

rear engine mount bracket heavyley corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2006 62,322 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 62,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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K525 TDH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K525 TDH, 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 K525 TDH registered?

K525 TDH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K525 TDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K525 TDH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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