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K426 BAA

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,221 mi
Last recorded79,221 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK426 BAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 79,221 miles

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

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

nearside front floor corroded

nearside outer sill corroding

offside outer sill corroding

Fail 2 Nov 2011 79,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

nearside front floor corroded

nearside outer sill corroding

offside outer sill corroding

Pass 16 Nov 2010 77,168 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

vehicle corroding on floor and sills

Fail 16 Nov 2010 77,163 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

vehicle corroding on floor and sills

Pass 10 Nov 2009 73,088 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 69,148 miles

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

nearside outer sill corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2007 65,205 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 61,082 miles

nearside sill corroding

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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K426 BAA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K426 BAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K426 BAA registered?

K426 BAA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 December 1992.

Is K426 BAA safe to buy?

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