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K787 LUF

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,090 mi
Last recorded165,090 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK787 LUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 165,090 miles

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

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

both front inner sills and floor pans corroding

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Fail 2 Jul 2010 165,090 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front inner sills and floor pans corroding

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 31 Jul 2009 159,053 miles

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

corrosion on bottom of offside front wing

nearside outer sill corroded and holed

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 31 Jul 2009 159,053 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

corrosion on bottom of offside front wing

nearside outer sill corroded and holed

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 27 Jun 2008 152,966 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

long foot brake travel

play in front engine mounting

Fail 27 Jun 2008 152,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

long foot brake travel

play in front engine mounting

Pass 3 Jul 2007 148,918 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked

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

n/s/f window stuck open

n/s/r tyre wall slightly cracked

Fail 2 Jul 2007 148,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f window stuck closed

Front registeration plate slightly cracked

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall excessively cracked

Pass 4 May 2006 14,773 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 14,773 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate cracked

object hanging on inside mirror

strongly advise near/side rear tyre starting to crack

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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K787 LUF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 K787 LUF, 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 K787 LUF registered?

K787 LUF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 October 1992.

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