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K575 JTU

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,472 mi
Last recorded123,472 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK575 JTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2011 123,472 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 119,853 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 110,686 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 110,686 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front,offside rear and nearside rear tyres are rotational and going the wrong way

service brake showing signs of travel

Pass 29 Sep 2007 102,558 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 102,558 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 92,428 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 92,428 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.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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K575 JTU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 K575 JTU, 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 K575 JTU registered?

K575 JTU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K575 JTU safe to buy?

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