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K917 EUV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,619 mi
Last recorded108,619 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK917 EUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 108,619 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 108,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2011 106,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 98,078 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 91,355 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

n/s brake ferrule slightly corroided

o/s brake ferrule slightly corroided

Fail 8 Jul 2009 91,355 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

n/s brake ferrule slightly corroided

o/s brake ferrule slightly corroided

steering rack leaking needs further investigation

Pass 7 Jul 2008 83,048 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 83,048 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 74,025 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 65,343 miles

parking brake lever reserve travel close to the limit

Fail 27 Jun 2006 65,343 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

parking brake lever reserve travel close to the limit

Pass 30 Jun 2005 55,452 miles

slight split in off side front windscreen wiper blade

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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K917 EUV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K917 EUV, 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 K917 EUV registered?

K917 EUV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 September 1992.

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