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K49 WVR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,859 mi
Last recorded84,859 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK49 WVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 84,859 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 84,859 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 83,713 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2018 83,713 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2016 82,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear slightly out of shape.

Oil leak engine. ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 78,798 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking on side wall but not down to the ply or cord

Fail 21 May 2015 78,798 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking on side wall but not down to the ply or cord

Pass 17 Mar 2014 72,542 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2014 72,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 72,406 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 71,747 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2010 70,717 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 69,558 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 68,214 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 66,571 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 64,722 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 63,089 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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K49 WVR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 K49 WVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K49 WVR registered?

K49 WVR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 November 1992.

Is K49 WVR safe to buy?

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