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K143 RCK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,605 mi
Last recorded111,605 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK143 RCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 111,605 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 111,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 99,899 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 99,899 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 95,043 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 95,004 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 92,163 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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K143 RCK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc 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 K143 RCK, 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 K143 RCK registered?

K143 RCK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 1992.

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