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K615 LAB

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,619 mi
Last recorded159,619 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK615 LAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 159,619 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 153,444 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 153,348 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2009 142,549 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 135,579 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 135,564 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 132,783 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 126,207 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 126,607 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

advise:small stone chip on front windscreen driver area.

exhaust cat section sercure bolts corrode & pitted up.

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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K615 LAB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 K615 LAB, 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 K615 LAB registered?

K615 LAB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K615 LAB safe to buy?

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