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K76 ARE

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,118 mi
Last recorded157,118 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK76 ARE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 157,118 miles

n/s front chassis leg corroded.Slight play o/s strutt top..Slight play both rear wheel bearings..o/s washer jet poor..Rear axle bushes poor..front number plate getting discoloured

Fail 27 Jan 2011 150,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

n/s front chassis leg corroded.Slight play o/s strutt top..Slight play both rear wheel bearings..o/s washer jet poor..Rear axle bushes poor..front number plate getting discoloured

Pass 14 Jan 2010 155,489 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

advise n/s/r axle bush worn

advise o/s/r axle bush worn

slight corrosion on n/s/f sill

Pass 20 Jan 2009 150,103 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

near side rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 6 Mar 2008 143,603 miles

rear axle mounting bushes deteriorating

slight cut in o/s front tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2007 136,890 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 129,911 miles

Corrosion to left rear chassis rail †

Left front tyre getting low on tread

slight play in right front anti roll bar link

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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K76 ARE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K76 ARE, 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 K76 ARE registered?

K76 ARE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 September 1992.

Is K76 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K76 ARE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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