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K995 DET

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,843 mi
Last recorded202,843 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK995 DET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 202,843 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 202,529 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear shocks weak

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

front shocks weak

Pass 19 Apr 2007 191,306 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 191,260 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under side dirty

Pass 27 Apr 2006 178,031 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 178,031 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear outer handbrake cable split

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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K995 DET is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red 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 K995 DET, 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 K995 DET registered?

K995 DET is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 September 1992.

Is K995 DET safe to buy?

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