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K251 FCH

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,111 mi
Last recorded92,111 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK251 FCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 92,111 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 92,032 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 91,875 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 90,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2015 90,693 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

rear supension bushes deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 18 Nov 2013 90,623 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

rear suspension bushes deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 19 Nov 2012 90,468 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

plastic sill covers fitted

wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2012 90,468 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

plastic sill covers fitted

wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2011 90,272 miles

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

all four brake discs worn

Fail 21 Nov 2011 90,272 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

all four brake discs worn

Pass 2 Oct 2010 90,149 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both outer sills covered in plastic protectors cannot fully assertain condition of sills

Fail 2 Oct 2010 90,149 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both outer sills covered in plastic protectors cannot fully assertain condition of sills

Pass 21 Aug 2009 89,757 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s lower arms slight play

outer sills corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2008 88,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 88,233 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 86,898 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 86,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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K251 FCH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 K251 FCH, 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 K251 FCH registered?

K251 FCH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 August 1992.

Is K251 FCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K251 FCH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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