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K159 VBJ

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,184 mi
Last recorded196,184 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK159 VBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 196,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake efforts low

Fail 20 Sep 2013 196,184 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake efforts low

Pass 5 Nov 2012 190,910 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 183,213 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 181,357 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 181,357 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 176,573 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 168,722 miles

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

excess travel on handbrake

Pass 20 Jul 2007 160,558 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 153,325 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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K159 VBJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 K159 VBJ, 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 K159 VBJ registered?

K159 VBJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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