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K456 RLC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

90,585 mi
Last recorded90,585 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK456 RLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 90,585 miles

N/s inner & outer sills corroded

N/s/r shock absorber slight leak

O/s/f &n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

O/s/f inner sill corroded

Rear subframe mounts perishing &worn

Pass 16 Nov 2017 83,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s/f innersill corroded

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 76,653 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 72,099 miles

Exhaust system corroded

N/s/f floorpan corroded around grommets

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outersills (5.2.6)

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outersills (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 65,804 miles

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

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

front floors slight corrosion around grommet holes

o/s & n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 61,913 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 59,765 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r foot brake slight low effort not excessive

Pass 23 Nov 2011 57,882 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 55,129 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 49,721 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 47,430 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 42,829 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 37,666 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 37,657 miles

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

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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K456 RLC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 K456 RLC, 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 K456 RLC registered?

K456 RLC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 November 1992.

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The MOT history for K456 RLC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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