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K462 WPD

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,301 mi
Last recorded143,301 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK462 WPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 143,301 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 143,245 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear (5.2.6)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 141,261 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 140,531 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 139,441 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 138,815 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 138,815 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 137,790 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 133,233 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 128,588 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 124,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 120,101 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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K462 WPD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K462 WPD, 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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K462 WPD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 October 1992.

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