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K102 MBP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,856 mi
Last recorded107,856 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK102 MBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 107,856 miles

exhaust poor condition

Fail 23 Feb 2017 107,856 miles

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

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

exhaust poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2016 105,083 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

sidewall damage both n/s tyres

Pass 25 Feb 2015 102,673 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2014 99,976 miles

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

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

exhaust poor condition

Fail 28 Feb 2013 97,829 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 97,829 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 95,220 miles

dampness in o/s head light

Fail 10 Feb 2012 95,220 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

dampness in o/s head light

Pass 14 Feb 2011 93,542 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 91,372 miles

centre exhaust mounting poor condition.advise replace

sero vac pipe poor condition advise replace

Pass 24 Feb 2009 89,333 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 89,333 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 87,471 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 87,471 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 85,349 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 83,079 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 83,079 miles

Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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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K102 MBP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K102 MBP, 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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K102 MBP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 August 1992.

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