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K597 EUC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,618 mi
Last recorded116,618 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK597 EUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2009 116,618 miles

Oil leak

body corroded

front brakes binding slightly

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2008 114,565 miles

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate slightly.

reverse lights not working

Pass 1 Jun 2007 113,306 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 111,333 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorated. †rear axle bushes worn. †metal brake pipes corroded. †nearside mirror damaged. †engine oil leak.

Fail 26 May 2006 111,256 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

front and rear number plates deteriorated. †slight wear to rear axle bushes. †surface corrosion to metal brake pipes. †

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2005 108,838 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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K597 EUC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K597 EUC, 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 K597 EUC registered?

K597 EUC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 August 1992.

Is K597 EUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K597 EUC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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