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K504 WPC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

198,720 mi
Last recorded198,720 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK504 WPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2011 198,720 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 198,720 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 197,367 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 197,367 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 194,573 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 165,191 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 177,049 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 177,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Jan 2007 169,536 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 169,536 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 162,474 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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K504 WPC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K504 WPC, 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 K504 WPC registered?

K504 WPC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 November 1992.

Is K504 WPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K504 WPC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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