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K286 WKK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,548 mi
Last recorded159,548 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK286 WKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 159,548 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Underbody corroded

all wheel arches corroded

both sides sides corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 148,051 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 138,668 miles

play in o/s inner steering rack joint

play in steering colume

rust around rear beam axle mounts. n/s and o/s

rust on both outer rear sills.

slight exhaust blow

slight play in both rear wheel bearings. (need adjusting)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 138,668 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

bad corrosion on o/s middle outer sill. not within 30cm of a mounting point.

play in o/s inner steering rack joint

play in steering colume

rust around rear beam axle mounts. n/s and o/s

rust on both outer rear sills.

slight exhaust blow

slight play in both rear wheel bearings. (need adjusting)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 128,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f wheel is binding

play in steering colume

rear number plate is loose but not likly to fall of

slight play in o/s trackrod end

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Jun 2013 122,834 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust rusted.

oil leaks.

rear brakes have slight run out.

rear chassis sections rusting.

rear tyres perished & inner sidewalls scuffed.

slight play in offside front hub.

suspension low.

various brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 18 Feb 2013 122,832 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust is rusted and blowing

front of the o/s sill is rusted and weak

groves worn in the rear tyres inner side walls

n/s mirror lens is damaged

o/s front brake pad wear indicator wire is fouling the wheel

rear brakes are noisey

rear brakes have slight run out

suspension is low

Pass 22 Aug 2011 121,970 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

slight play in o/s of steering rack

suspension ride height has been considerably lowered

Fail 22 Aug 2011 121,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

both high beam aims need adjusting

both reg plates have non UK spec letters but are substantually same

n/s mirror glass cracked

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in o/s of steering rack

suspension ride height has been considerably lowered

Pass 3 Sep 2010 118,401 miles

ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

N/S WINDSCREEN WASHERS POOR PERFORMANCE

O/S/R SEATBELT HAS SLIGHT FRAYING

O/S/R WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F INNER STEERING RACK JOINT

SMALL HOLE IN O/S/F OUTER SILL.

Fail 2 Sep 2010 118,401 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

N/S WINDSCREEN WASHERS POOR PERFORMANCE

O/S/R SEATBELT HAS SLIGHT FRAYING

O/S/R WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F INNER STEERING RACK JOINT

SMALL HOLE IN O/S/F OUTER SILL.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 109,927 miles

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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K286 WKK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K286 WKK, 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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K286 WKK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 November 1992.

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