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K126 OCA

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,930 mi
Last recorded164,930 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2006
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK126 OCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2006 164,930 miles

o/s/f swivel gaiter split,corrosion to inner sills,sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2006 164,930 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

o/s/f lower swivel gaiter split,corrosion inner sills

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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K126 OCA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 K126 OCA, 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 K126 OCA registered?

K126 OCA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 August 1992.

Is K126 OCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K126 OCA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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