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K547 RBJ

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,459 mi
Last recorded161,459 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK547 RBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 161,459 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear footbrake lazy

Pass 12 Jul 2010 155,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 147,440 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 133,831 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 120,389 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 110,031 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 110,031 miles

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

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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K547 RBJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K547 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.

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What year was K547 RBJ registered?

K547 RBJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K547 RBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K547 RBJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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