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K541 GRB

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,237 mi
Last recorded109,237 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK541 GRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2008 109,237 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE POSSIBLY GOING OUT OF SHAPE,GENERAL CORROSION,SILL DAMAGE,PLAY IN TOP STEERING BUSH?,FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW.

Fail 19 Feb 2008 109,224 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE POSSIBLY GOING OUT OF SHAPE,GENERAL CORROSION,SILL DAMAGE,PLAY IN TOP STEERING BUSH?,FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW.

Fail 6 Feb 2008 109,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

possible unsatisfactory repair to NS sill (prescribed area for seat and seat belt) filler present, unable to determine if there is a welded plate below.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 98,722 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2007 98,564 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 92,666 miles

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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K541 GRB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc 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 K541 GRB, 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 K541 GRB registered?

K541 GRB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 November 1992.

Is K541 GRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K541 GRB shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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