MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,545 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake pipes rusty
under tray fitted
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake pipes rusty
under tray fitted
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K163 ALS is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 K163 ALS, 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 K163 ALS registered?
K163 ALS is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.
Is K163 ALS safe to buy?
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