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K788 WFL

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

178,765 mi
Last recorded178,765 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK788 WFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 178,765 miles

o/s outer sill damaged

rear arm bushes worn

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2011 170,719 miles

front disc worn

front tyres worn

oil leak

rear arm bushes worn

rear brake pipe rusty

rear disc worn

Pass 10 Dec 2010 163,692 miles

n/s/r tyre worn

wear front disc

Pass 3 Dec 2009 155,233 miles

outer sills covered

rear arm bushes worn

Pass 27 Nov 2008 142,840 miles

axle bushes worn

fuel tank straps rusted

number plate lamp poor

o/s sill corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2007 131,621 miles

damage o/s/f floor to sill

rear wiper in poor codition

wear front disc

Pass 14 Dec 2006 124,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 116,623 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 116,623 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 WFL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WFL, 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 WFL registered?

K788 WFL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 August 1992.

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The MOT history for K788 WFL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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