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K118 PFP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,717 mi
Last recorded86,717 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK118 PFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 86,717 miles

Slight corrosion to N/S/Outer sill

Pass 26 Nov 2009 82,068 miles

rear sills corroded but covered in plastic - difficult to check

Pass 7 Nov 2008 77,965 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 75,481 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 75,466 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 73,537 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 71,562 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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K118 PFP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K118 PFP, 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 K118 PFP registered?

K118 PFP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K118 PFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K118 PFP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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