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K655 VPE

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,635 mi
Last recorded108,635 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK655 VPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 108,635 miles

both outer sills are corroded

brake pedal although not spongy or creeping it does appear to require more effort to stop the vehicle

door shuts are corroded

exhaust system is corroded and the rear silencer is holed and leaking

headlight height adjuster is missing

rear wiper blade is perished

remaining brake pads appear to be very close to the limits of wear

slight play in both front seats

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 29 Mar 2010 108,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

both outer sills are corroded

brake pedal although not spongy or creeping it does appear to require more effort to stop the vehicle

door shuts are corroded

exhaust system is corroded and the rear silencer is holed and leaking

headlight height adjuster is missing

rear wiper blade is perished

remaining brake pads appear to be very close to the limits of wear

slight play in both front seats

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 26 Mar 2009 101,791 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 99,054 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 95,465 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 91,967 miles

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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K655 VPE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K655 VPE, 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 K655 VPE registered?

K655 VPE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 August 1992.

Is K655 VPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K655 VPE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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