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K181 MBK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,373 mi
Last recorded139,373 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2007
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK181 MBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2007 139,373 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

both front wishbone back bushes splitting

Fail 20 Dec 2007 139,373 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

both front wishbone back bushes splitting

Pass 15 Jan 2007 133,395 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 133,395 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 130,452 miles

advise - weaknesses apparent to offside floor pan

Fail 23 Aug 2006 130,452 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise - weaknesses apparent to offside floor pan

Fail 19 Aug 2005 124,083 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise - slight damage apparent to o/s rear floor

Pass 19 Aug 2005 124,083 miles

advise - slight damage apparent to o/s rear floor

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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K181 MBK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 K181 MBK, 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 K181 MBK registered?

K181 MBK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 September 1992.

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