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K592 GAU

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,550 mi
Last recorded116,550 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK592 GAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 116,550 miles

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

Oil leak

front windscreen starting to delaminate

n/s f wiper blade split

number plates faded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 110,274 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Sep 2010 110,268 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2009 103,845 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 103,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 97,160 miles

both front bottom wishbone bushes perishing

brake pipes corroding

centre to rear exhaust joint blowing

chips to screen

nearside and offside front shocks damp

offside front splash sheild insecure

rear number plate discolouring

slight play in offside rear axle bush

Fail 26 Aug 2008 96,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front bottom wishbone bushes perishing

brake pipes corroding

centre to rear exhaust joint blowing

chips to screen

nearside and offside front shocks damp

offside front splash sheild insecure

rear number plate discolouring

slight play in offside rear axle bush

Pass 1 Sep 2007 88,652 miles

oil leak from engine.chips to screen.rear plate discolouring.front shocks weak.

Pass 2 Sep 2006 82,328 miles

CHIP TO SCREEN,SLIGHT BLOW ON REAR SILENCER.

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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K592 GAU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc 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 K592 GAU, 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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K592 GAU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 August 1992.

Is K592 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K592 GAU 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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