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K654 WNK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,008 mi
Last recorded56,008 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK654 WNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 56,008 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 56,006 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 54,305 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,863 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm has perishing cracks and is wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre has perishing cracks

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm and is wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2012 47,473 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 44,499 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 43,591 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 42,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 41,528 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 13 Aug 2007 39,609 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 38,856 miles

front brake bind,pedal travel(new linings fitted)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 38,853 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 38,850 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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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K654 WNK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K654 WNK, 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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K654 WNK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 September 1992.

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