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K657 YBD

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,587 mi
Last recorded158,587 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK657 YBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 158,587 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 158,586 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 156,073 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 156,071 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 145,620 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 145,620 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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K657 YBD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K657 YBD, 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 K657 YBD registered?

K657 YBD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 October 1992.

Is K657 YBD safe to buy?

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