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K766 XOL

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

65,303 mi
Last recorded65,303 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK766 XOL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2015 65,303 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 65,235 miles

Front number plate cracked Rear number plate screw missing

Near side front wing and sill holed by corrosion . Both rear floor footwells holed by corrosion Near side rear outer sill corroded Fuel tank strap missing

Fail 30 Oct 2014 65,235 miles

Front number plate cracked Rear number plate screw missing

Near side front wing and sill holed by corrosion . Both rear floor footwells holed by corrosion Near side rear outer sill corroded Fuel tank strap missing

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 64,586 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side front wing lower mounting corroded Both rear footwells corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 64,586 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side front wing lower mounting corroded Both rear footwells corroded

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 64,403 miles

Fuel tank strap broken.hole on off side rear floor.

Nearside front wing corroded at lower edge

Fail 1 Nov 2012 64,403 miles

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

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

Fuel tank strap broken.hole on off side rear floor.

Nearside front wing corroded at lower edge

Fail 26 Oct 2011 64,285 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 64,285 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 64,185 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rot hole near side front wing

Pass 22 Oct 2010 64,185 miles

Rot hole near side front wing

Pass 2 Nov 2009 63,438 miles

Near side front lower wing has corrosion.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 63,432 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Near side front lower wing has corrosion.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 57,315 miles

Front number plate cracked. Rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode. Near side rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2007 51,901 miles

Front bumper bent. Front no plate cracked. Rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode.

Pass 2 Nov 2006 49,217 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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K766 XOL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 K766 XOL, 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 K766 XOL registered?

K766 XOL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 November 1992.

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