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K662 WWL

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,334 mi
Last recorded137,334 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK662 WWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2009 137,334 miles

exhaut centre silencer is in poor condition

handbrake has a lot of travel

nearside and offside front inner and outer sills have some damage

Fail 23 Jan 2009 137,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaut centre silencer is in poor condition

handbrake has a lot of travel

nearside and offside front inner and outer sills have some damage

Pass 25 Jan 2008 131,207 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 131,206 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 122,749 miles

rear brakes require attention - slight bind †osr

rear silencer slight blow

Pass 5 May 2006 113,998 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 113,998 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

THE ENGINE IS NOISY SUSPECT WATER PUMP THE AERIAL IS BROKEN THE ENGINE HAS A OIL LEAK BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS ARE PERISHED THE REAR AXLE BUSHES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2005 104,706 miles

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

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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K662 WWL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K662 WWL, 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 K662 WWL registered?

K662 WWL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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