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K558 MBP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,186 mi
Last recorded105,186 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK558 MBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 105,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2010 93,144 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch

Front number plate deteriorated.

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

Offside inner sill corroded.

Offside rear steel brake pipe corroded.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 93,144 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch

Front number plate deteriorated.

Offside inner sill corroded.

Offside rear steel brake pipe corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 87,013 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 87,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 82,407 miles

Oil leak

corosion o/s/f strut under bonet

front brakes binding slightly

o/s sill coroded and damaged

rear brake ferrules coroded

Fail 8 Jul 2008 82,406 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

corosion o/s/f strut under bonet

front breakes binding slightly

o/s sill coroded and damaged

rear brake ferrules coroded

Pass 17 Jul 2007 78,146 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 78,146 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

CORROLSION UNDER BONNET BY O/S SUSPENSION MOUNTING

Pass 24 Jul 2006 74,424 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 70,913 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

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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K558 MBP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K558 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.

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K558 MBP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 November 1992.

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