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K552 NOW

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,144 mi
Last recorded66,144 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK552 NOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 66,144 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 66,144 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 65,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 65,408 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive top of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 64,948 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 64,948 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 64,357 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 64,357 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 63,964 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil warning light on

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 63,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil warning light on

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 63,364 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 61,609 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 61,609 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 59,271 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 59,271 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 55,582 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 55,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 51,947 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 47,430 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 43,184 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,462 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 39,152 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 39,152 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 38,837 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 38,571 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 37,718 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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K552 NOW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K552 NOW, 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 K552 NOW registered?

K552 NOW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 September 1992.

Is K552 NOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K552 NOW shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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