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K950 TRN

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,050 mi
Last recorded171,050 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK950 TRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 171,050 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 171,050 miles

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

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

grinding/knocking noise coming from the pulley wheels

Pass 22 Jul 2008 161,033 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 149,690 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 149,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 140,176 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 140,176 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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K950 TRN is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K950 TRN, 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

How do I check the history of K950 TRN?

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What year was K950 TRN registered?

K950 TRN is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 October 1992.

Is K950 TRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K950 TRN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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