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K785 KGT

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,150 mi
Last recorded90,150 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK785 KGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 90,150 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 82,886 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 81,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 72,239 miles

all four tyres getting low on tread on inner edges

Fail 17 Mar 2011 72,239 miles

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

all four tyres getting low on tread on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2010 68,955 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 65,507 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 58,873 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 54,083 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 46,920 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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K785 KGT is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K785 KGT, 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 K785 KGT registered?

K785 KGT is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K785 KGT safe to buy?

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