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K168 KWW

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

129,934 mi
Last recorded129,934 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK168 KWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2011 129,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 16 Jan 2010 126,921 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front inner sill heavily corroded but not within a 'prescribed area'

rear numberplate fixing broken

Fail 9 Jan 2010 126,864 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front inner sill heavily corroded but not within a 'prescribed area'

rear numberplate fixing broken

Fail 10 Jan 2009 124,742 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

covers fitted to sills

Pass 10 Jan 2009 124,742 miles

covers fitted to sills

Pass 12 Jan 2008 122,829 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn and have slight corrosion

slight play in both rear hubs

Fail 12 Jan 2008 122,829 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs slightly worn and have slight corrosion

slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 12 Jan 2007 120,769 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 120,745 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 118,355 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jan 2006 118,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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K168 KWW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 K168 KWW, 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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K168 KWW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 August 1992.

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