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K949 PLU

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

125,262 mi
Last recorded125,262 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2006
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK949 PLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2006 125,262 miles

Advise items as on test number 283162176939 with the exception of items 0120and 019 (copy enclosed)

Fail 20 Dec 2006 125,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Advise items as on test number 283162746939 with exception of ites 012 and 019 (copy enclosed)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Fail 8 Dec 2006 124,886 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Both front seat rail trackes have wear/are worn.

Both rear tyres are out of shape.

Bottom of front bumper damaged and broken.

Multi ribbed belt in very poor condition, perished and cracked.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside reverse light not working.

Nearside washer jet partially blocked.

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

Offside front anti-roll bar linkage bolt fixing bent due to accident damage.

Offside headlamp lens broken and part missing from edge.

Offside wiper blade beginning to split very slightly.

Oil dipstick plastic tube broken.

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rubber base of injector housing/unit perished and cracked.

Spare wheel missing.

rear wiper rubber in poor condition.

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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K949 PLU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 K949 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K949 PLU registered?

K949 PLU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 September 1992.

Is K949 PLU safe to buy?

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