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K263 TBV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

189,098 mi
Last recorded189,098 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2005
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK263 TBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2005 189,098 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 189,088 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2005 189,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Road tax expired. †Slight play in offside rear hub. †Nearside front wing holed and corroded. †Engine oil leaks. †Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes worn. †Surface corrosion on brake pipes. † †

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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K263 TBV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 K263 TBV, 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 K263 TBV registered?

K263 TBV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 October 1992.

Is K263 TBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K263 TBV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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