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K566 RGV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,148 mi
Last recorded71,148 miles
Recorded on8 May 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK566 RGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2010 71,148 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 70,353 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 68,653 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 61,138 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 61,138 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 49,249 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 49,249 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 38,367 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 38,367 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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K566 RGV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red 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 K566 RGV, 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 K566 RGV registered?

K566 RGV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 October 1992.

Is K566 RGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K566 RGV 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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