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K148 OCV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,905 mi
Last recorded61,905 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK148 OCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 61,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper blades worn

Fail 8 Jul 2014 61,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wiper blades worn

Pass 1 Jun 2013 59,269 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 59,264 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 May 2012 55,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 51,991 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 49,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 4 Nov 2009 49,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 24 Sep 2008 41,377 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 41,265 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 40,534 miles

N/S REAR TYRE WORN NEAR LIMITS

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED & SLIGHTLY BLOWING

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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K148 OCV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K148 OCV, 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 K148 OCV registered?

K148 OCV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 November 1992.

Is K148 OCV safe to buy?

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