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K797 AWN

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,921 mi
Last recorded79,921 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK797 AWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2009 79,921 miles

engine running rough

n/s/r subframe bush worn

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/f mirror glass insecure

o/s/r subframe bush worn

o/s/r tyre getting low

slight hole in rear back box

Fail 2 Dec 2009 79,912 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine running rough

n/s/r subframe bush worn

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/f mirror glass insecure

o/s/r subframe bush worn

o/s/r tyre getting low

slight hole in rear back box

Pass 28 Nov 2008 74,829 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 69,374 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 69,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 64,542 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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K797 AWN is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K797 AWN, 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 K797 AWN registered?

K797 AWN is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 August 1992.

Is K797 AWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K797 AWN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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