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K882 GYA

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,584 mi
Last recorded41,584 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK882 GYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 41,584 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 41,584 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 35,382 miles

repair n/s/f corner

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 2 Aug 2013 35,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust box deteriated

repair n/s/f corner

Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,481 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 21,828 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

travel on handbrake

wipers starting to smear

Fail 18 Jul 2011 21,828 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

travel on handbrake

wipers starting to smear

Pass 16 Jul 2010 19,471 miles

rear door fittment

Fail 16 Jul 2010 19,471 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear door fittment

Pass 13 Jul 2009 17,554 miles

horn muted exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2008 17,356 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 17,160 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 16,738 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 16,448 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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K882 GYA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K882 GYA, 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 K882 GYA registered?

K882 GYA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 August 1992.

Is K882 GYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K882 GYA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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