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K971 BEG

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,081 mi
Last recorded148,081 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK971 BEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2007 148,081 miles

excessive corotion to both front outer sills & offside flooring but not in prescribed areas

Fail 25 Sep 2007 148,081 miles

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

excessive corotion to both front outer sills & offside flooring but not in prescribed areas

Pass 31 Aug 2006 142,982 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 142,982 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 135,411 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 135,411 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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K971 BEG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K971 BEG, 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 K971 BEG registered?

K971 BEG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 October 1992.

Is K971 BEG safe to buy?

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