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K627 LGP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

164,911 mi
Last recorded164,911 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK627 LGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 164,911 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 164,812 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 156,503 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 156,503 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 145,502 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 145,502 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

nearside main beam stone chip in lens

Fail 5 Aug 2006 145,501 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all wiring loom in engine compartment is perished

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge (on limit)

oil leak from engine/gearbox area

rear wiper torn

sill covers fitted

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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K627 LGP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 K627 LGP, 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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K627 LGP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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