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K536 RBJ

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

163,488 mi
Last recorded163,488 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK536 RBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2008 163,488 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet catch stiff ;o/s rear bearing slight play ;water leak at engine ;exhaust corroding and slight blow ;brake pipes corroding ;sills corroding and damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2007 162,111 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 162,101 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

sills and floor corroding ;o/s rear bearing slightly noisey ;n/s rear shock weaping ;front flexis perishing ;n/s rear seat belt stalk cover broken ;brake pipes corroding ;wing bottoms corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2006 157,964 miles

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

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

advisory notice as test number 153287186104

Fail 6 Jul 2006 157,941 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front wings in poor condition

engine oil dipstick tube broken

offside rear brake flexi hose ferrules in poor condition

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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K536 RBJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 K536 RBJ, 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 K536 RBJ registered?

K536 RBJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 August 1992.

Is K536 RBJ safe to buy?

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