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K5 VWR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,797 mi
Last recorded58,797 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 VWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 58,797 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 58,694 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 58,670 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 58,597 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 58,141 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 57,068 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 56,551 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 56,405 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 56,066 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 56,066 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ADVISE REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED.

Pass 10 May 2008 55,518 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 54,775 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 49,021 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 48,922 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.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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K5 VWR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K5 VWR, 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 K5 VWR registered?

K5 VWR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 November 1992.

Is K5 VWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 VWR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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