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K529 KFG

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,711 mi
Last recorded159,711 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK529 KFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 159,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight damage to front bumper and grill

Pass 11 Aug 2010 154,713 miles

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

Front bumper and grill slightly damaged.

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

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

Rear bumper slightly damaged.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 142,673 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

Near side rear seat belt clasp cover missing.

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

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

Rear bumper damaged.

Fail 13 Aug 2009 142,673 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

Near side rear seat belt clasp cover missing.

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

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

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

Rear bumper damaged.

Pass 28 Jul 2008 134,144 miles

Both auxiliary drive belts slightly deteriorated.

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

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 134,144 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both auxiliary drive belts slightly deteriorated.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

Near side front tyre worn on edge.

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 124,754 miles

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Fail 26 Jul 2007 124,754 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front number plate cracked

movement in front passenger seat runner

near side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Jul 2006 122,216 miles

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Fail 27 Jul 2006 122,216 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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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K529 KFG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 K529 KFG, 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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K529 KFG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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