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K59 KGK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,105 mi
Last recorded95,105 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK59 KGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2011 95,105 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

damage to nearside body sill (no holes or sharp edges)

engine oil on minimum level mark

slight rear service brake imbalance

Pass 2 Apr 2010 90,500 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 87,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 76,813 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 75,109 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 75,109 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 70,117 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 61,435 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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K59 KGK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K59 KGK, 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 K59 KGK registered?

K59 KGK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 October 1992.

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