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K795 DOO

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,208 mi
Last recorded124,208 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK795 DOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2008 124,208 miles

Front number plate damage and rear number plate fadded,

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Very bad oil leak from engine cauesing damage to suspension bushes.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 124,208 miles

Front number plate damage and rear number plate fadded,

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

Very bad oil leak from engine cauesing damage to suspension bushes.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 114,520 miles

Both front sills and floor areas distorted

Both registration plates poor condition

Slight lift in nearside front suspension top mount

Fail 22 Nov 2007 114,520 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Both front sills and floor areas distorted

Both registration plates poor condition

Radiator cooling fan motor siezed/burned out on test

Slight lift in nearside front suspension top mount

Pass 7 Dec 2006 109,314 miles

Both chassis brake pipes corroding

Both registration plates slightly deteriorated/poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2005 101,268 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 101,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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K795 DOO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K795 DOO, 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 K795 DOO registered?

K795 DOO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 August 1992.

Is K795 DOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K795 DOO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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