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K461 WRP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,421 mi
Last recorded138,421 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK461 WRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 138,421 miles

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

both front top strut mountings have fair amount of movement (Advise attention)

both rear axle bushes starting to perish split and de-lamanate (Advise attention)

both rear shockers have slight weep of fluid

o/s head lamp lens cracked

top steering coloum bearing has some play

Fail 22 Aug 2008 132,117 miles

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

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

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

both front top strut mountings have some up/dowm movement

centre section of exhaust has slight blow

Pass 22 Aug 2008 132,117 miles

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

both front top strut mountings have some up/dowm movement

centre section of exhaust has slight blow

Pass 4 Sep 2007 128,171 miles

both front top strut mountings have some play

both front wiper blades starting to split

both rear axle bushes starting to crack, perish and de-lamanate

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

fair amount of front brake imbalance at 23%

fair amount of handbrake travel

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2006 124,128 miles

Fair amount of play in both front top strut mounts.

N/s/r foot brake effort low.

N/s/r tyre has a loe tread depth and side wall damage.

Outer rear axle bushes cracking and delaminating, advise attention.

Pass 5 Aug 2005 112,881 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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K461 WRP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K461 WRP, 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 K461 WRP registered?

K461 WRP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 August 1992.

Is K461 WRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K461 WRP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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