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K604 WFL

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,193 mi
Last recorded172,193 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2006
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK604 WFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2006 172,193 miles

play in lower steering column bush and o/s rack.corrosion at;sills to floors,rear brake pipes.o/s/f brake hose perished.crack to windscreen.imbalance on rear brakes and foot brake travel.n/s/r wheel bearing noisey.n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 7 Dec 2006 171,533 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column universal joint retaining device missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

play in lower steering column bush and o/s rack.n/s washer inop.corrosion at sill to floor and rear brake pipes.o/s/f brake hose perished.crack to windscreen.imbalance on rear brakes.n/s/r wheel brg noisey.n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 6 Dec 2005 155,895 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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K604 WFL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K604 WFL, 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 K604 WFL registered?

K604 WFL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 October 1992.

Is K604 WFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K604 WFL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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