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K975 PLU

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,726 mi
Last recorded70,726 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK975 PLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 70,726 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 70,411 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear sills corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2019 70,389 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 70,373 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 70,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear outer body sill corroded

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 70,040 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 69,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 69,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 68,490 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 67,623 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 66,957 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 65,934 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 65,134 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 63,638 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 62,180 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 62,180 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 60,396 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 57,244 miles

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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K975 PLU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K975 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 K975 PLU registered?

K975 PLU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 December 1992.

Is K975 PLU safe to buy?

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