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K563 VBD

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,393 mi
Last recorded136,393 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK563 VBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 136,393 miles

nearside and offside front brake hoses deteriorating

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge and nail in tread

offside front lower wishbone rearmost bush deteriorating

offside front shocker starting to leak

offside rear wheel bearing end float requires attention

rear H frame bushes perished and split

steering wheel deteriorating

Pass 18 May 2009 132,430 miles

offside front lower wishbone rearmost bush deteriorating

rear H frame bushes perished and cracked

rear H frame mounting areas advanced corrosion

Fail 18 May 2009 132,430 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

offside front lower wishbone rearmost bush deteriorating

rear H frame bushes perished and cracked

rear H frame mounting areas advanced corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2008 127,666 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 127,666 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 118,373 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 118,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

washer bottle leaking

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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K563 VBD 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 57.1%.

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 K563 VBD, 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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K563 VBD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 1992.

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