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K726 RLF

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,245 mi
Last recorded40,245 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK726 RLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 40,245 miles

Central exhaust silencer internal baffles loose

Rear exhaust silencer rusting

Fail 27 Nov 2019 40,245 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust silencer internal baffles loose

Rear exhaust silencer rusting

Pass 19 Nov 2018 40,145 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 39,924 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 39,791 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 39,791 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 39,566 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 39,566 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 39,277 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 38,528 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2012 37,271 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 35,561 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 35,559 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 34,046 miles

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

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

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

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 30 Jul 2008 32,931 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 31,834 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 31,883 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 30,587 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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K726 RLF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K726 RLF, 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 K726 RLF registered?

K726 RLF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 December 1992.

Is K726 RLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K726 RLF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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