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K448 NKB

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,889 mi
Last recorded108,889 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK448 NKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 108,889 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 108,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 106,382 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 105,055 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 105,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 28 Oct 2009 99,761 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 99,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 98,627 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 92,848 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 83,491 miles

rear/bump/stop/nearside/split

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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K448 NKB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K448 NKB, 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 K448 NKB registered?

K448 NKB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K448 NKB safe to buy?

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