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K246 CBU

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,849 mi
Last recorded173,849 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK246 CBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2012 173,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front floor pans corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 161,703 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 161,703 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

road wheels slightly damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2010 150,068 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 150,068 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 141,783 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 127,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 125,721 miles

exstensive weld repairs

front brake discs worn

Fail 11 Dec 2006 125,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exstensive weld repairs to vehicle

front brake discs worn

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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K246 CBU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K246 CBU, 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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K246 CBU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 October 1992.

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