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K540 MBP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,662 mi
Last recorded113,662 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK540 MBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 113,662 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer floor pan slight corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2015 113,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside outer floor pan slight corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2014 111,757 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 109,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 107,136 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 10,333 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 101,928 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 99,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 99,435 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 95,714 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 95,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 92,622 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 89,266 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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K540 MBP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K540 MBP, 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 K540 MBP registered?

K540 MBP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K540 MBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K540 MBP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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