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K158 DHN

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,662 mi
Last recorded175,662 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK158 DHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 175,662 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 165,863 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

unable to insept welding due to underseal unable to insept sills due to skirts

Pass 31 Jan 2007 159,598 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 159,414 miles

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 15,206 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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K158 DHN is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K158 DHN, 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

How do I check the history of K158 DHN?

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What year was K158 DHN registered?

K158 DHN is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 September 1992.

Is K158 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K158 DHN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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