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K279 FCH

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,734 mi
Last recorded63,734 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK279 FCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 63,734 miles

offside front tyre outer sill

Fail 27 Apr 2016 63,733 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

offside front tyre outer sill

Pass 17 Sep 2014 57,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 57,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 47,351 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2012 43,062 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 43,062 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 39,235 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 38,617 miles

All tyres starting to crack.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 38,499 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 38,343 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 38,343 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 38,095 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 37,679 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 37,679 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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K279 FCH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 K279 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 K279 FCH registered?

K279 FCH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 September 1992.

Is K279 FCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K279 FCH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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