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K512 WPH

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,906 mi
Last recorded68,906 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK512 WPH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2009 68,906 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 62,505 miles

engine/transmission oil leaks

nearside rear door moulding loose

play to steering upper column

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to tailgate

damage to nearside and offside front lower sill edges

engine temperature gauge not working

Fail 25 Sep 2008 62,505 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to tailgate

damage to nearside and offside front lower sill edges

engine temperature gauge not working

engine/transmission oil leaks

nearside rear door moulding loose

play to steering upper column

Pass 27 Sep 2007 57,604 miles

offside rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 26 Sep 2006 56,745 miles

clutch pedal heavy

damage to nearside and offside sill lower edges at front

nearside rear door moulding loose

noisy offside rear wheel bearing

slight engine/transmission oil leaks

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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K512 WPH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K512 WPH, 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 K512 WPH registered?

K512 WPH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 November 1992.

Is K512 WPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K512 WPH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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