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K595 TLJ

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,387 mi
Last recorded161,387 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK595 TLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2008 161,387 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake imbalance (15%)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2008 161,227 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 147,391 miles

Nearside REAR door not opening from inside or outside

front bumper poorly secured

slight play in rear hubs

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 6 Sep 2007 147,303 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front bumper poorly secured

nearside REAR door not opening from inside or outside.

slight play in nearside and offside rear hubs

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 13 Sep 2006 137,527 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 137,464 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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K595 TLJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc 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 K595 TLJ, 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 K595 TLJ registered?

K595 TLJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 August 1992.

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