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K912 PLU

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,118 mi
Last recorded99,118 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK912 PLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 99,118 miles

lower vehicle

Fail 10 Mar 2010 96,120 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 96,120 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 95,632 miles

CAR HAS BEEN LOWERED AT 35 PERCENT

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 95,632 miles

CAR HAS BEEN LOWERED AT 35 PERCENT

Centre Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 91,731 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 91,731 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 83,255 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 83,255 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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K912 PLU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K912 PLU, 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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K912 PLU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 October 1992.

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