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K992 BDP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,727 mi
Last recorded109,727 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK992 BDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 109,727 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 109,726 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 105,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 102,719 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 102,719 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads worn

front number plate delaminated

offside front tyre wearing on inner edges

offside steering rack gaitor perished

oil leak

slight play in rear wheel bearings

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 27 Jan 2006 99,959 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 99,295 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Accident damage to nearside rear door and sill trim

Both rear suspension dust covers and bump stop rubbers missing

Front number plate starting to show slight distortion

Nearside rear tyre worn low on 3mm tread and has had previous puncture repair

Offside front tyre on 1.6mm legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside front window fault window will not lower

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play in offside front suspension top mount bush

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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K992 BDP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 K992 BDP, 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 K992 BDP registered?

K992 BDP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K992 BDP safe to buy?

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