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K543 RPV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,166 mi
Last recorded123,166 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK543 RPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 123,166 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2008 116,113 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 112,793 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 109,508 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 109,508 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 106,480 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2005 106,480 miles

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

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

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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K543 RPV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K543 RPV, 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 K543 RPV registered?

K543 RPV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 August 1992.

Is K543 RPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K543 RPV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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