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K788 RKM

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,206 mi
Last recorded105,206 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK788 RKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 May 2012 105,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2012 105,206 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 97,930 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 97,920 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 May 2010 83,755 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 73,427 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 69,707 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 61,444 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)

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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K788 RKM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K788 RKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K788 RKM registered?

K788 RKM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 October 1992.

Is K788 RKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K788 RKM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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