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K166 VFC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,348 mi
Last recorded97,348 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK166 VFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 97,348 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 95,071 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 94,121 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 93,544 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 92,359 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 88,863 miles

Coolant leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 86,663 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

unable to assess both outer sills due to they are covered with sill skirtings

Pass 2 May 2012 84,905 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre outer wall deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2009 82,752 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 78,513 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 73,876 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 73,876 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 71,836 miles

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

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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K166 VFC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 K166 VFC, 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 K166 VFC registered?

K166 VFC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 August 1992.

Is K166 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K166 VFC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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