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K465 NKB

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,161 mi
Last recorded146,161 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK465 NKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 146,161 miles

brake discs rusty

front jacking points corroded

slight play offside inner rack end

tyre width too narrow for fitted wheels

Fail 16 Jan 2014 146,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

brake discs rusty

front jacking points corroded

slight play offside inner rack end

tyre width too narrow for fitted wheels

Pass 21 Jan 2013 141,424 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 141,396 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 139,501 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 127,118 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 127,115 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 119,906 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

power belt slipping on pully slightly

Fail 9 Dec 2005 119,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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K465 NKB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K465 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 K465 NKB registered?

K465 NKB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 August 1992.

Is K465 NKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K465 NKB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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