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K194 SAB

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,841 mi
Last recorded108,841 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK194 SAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 108,841 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 107,073 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 107,013 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan/chassis box section corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 105,917 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 104,113 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 101,721 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 99,932 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 99,927 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 May 2013 98,403 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2012 96,407 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 96,407 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 94,987 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 92,962 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 92,960 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2009 90,124 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 90,124 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 86,952 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 83,736 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 83,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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K194 SAB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K194 SAB, 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 K194 SAB registered?

K194 SAB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 October 1992.

Is K194 SAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K194 SAB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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