MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,233 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
NSF floor corroded
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
NSF floor corroded
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wishbone rear bushes slightly worn
nearside headlamp pattern slightly poor
nearside rear tyre punctured
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
slight play in rear wheel bearings
front wishbone rear bushes slightly worn
nearside headlamp pattern slightly poor
nearside rear tyre punctured
slight play in rear wheel bearings
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K178 XVV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 K178 XVV, 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 K178 XVV registered?
K178 XVV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 November 1992.
Is K178 XVV safe to buy?
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