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K799 FUB

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,165 mi
Last recorded179,165 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2007
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK799 FUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2007 179,165 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 179,165 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 173,917 miles

n/s/f wing showing of corrosion o/s/f wing showing of corrosion . n/s sill front showing first signs of corrosion .

Pass 29 Nov 2005 169,276 miles

EXHAUST SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION (not holed) N/S/R BRAKE SQUEAK FRONT PADS RATTLE

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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K799 FUB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 K799 FUB, 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 K799 FUB registered?

K799 FUB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K799 FUB safe to buy?

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