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K806 VPB

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,920 mi
Last recorded32,920 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK806 VPB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 32,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Small hole (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 32,918 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Small hole (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2016 32,914 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 29,984 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lamp was full of water. Small hole in lens. (1.7.5a)

Slight play at steering column upper mounting.

Fail 21 Jul 2015 29,984 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lamp was full of water. Small hole in lens. (1.7.5a)

Slight play at steering column upper mounting.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 29,606 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 29,424 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 29,253 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 29,105 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 28,998 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 28,998 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 28,792 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 28,568 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 28,171 miles

near side front tyre has a cut

Pass 10 Jul 2006 27,518 miles

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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K806 VPB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K806 VPB, 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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K806 VPB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 August 1992.

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