CarVerify

Free Car Check

K81 RBX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1391cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

171,871 mi
Last recorded171,871 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK81 RBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 171,871 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING.ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES/FUEL PIPES[NOT EXCESSIVE]

FRONT OUTER SILLS EXCESSIVELY CORRODED[NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREAS]

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 171,871 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING.ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES/FUEL PIPES[NOT EXCESSIVE]

FRONT OUTER SILLS EXCESSIVELY CORRODED[NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREAS]

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 167,625 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE.

Fail 30 Sep 2010 167,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 163,412 miles

CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE AND ALL BRAKE PIPES. WIPERT RUBBERS SPLITTING

Pass 13 Oct 2008 157,617 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE AND CENTRE/REAR EXHAUST.

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 150,614 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 150,607 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 143,699 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 143,699 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both no.plates starting to fade.

Pass 24 Oct 2005 135,176 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 135,176 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

dirty water mark in rear number plate. rear exhaust tail pipe corroded & slightly blowing.both rear flexi brake pipes perished & starting to split. n/s/f tyre close to limit. engine & gearbox oil leaks.

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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K81 RBX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K81 RBX, 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

How do I check the history of K81 RBX?

You can check the full history of K81 RBX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K81 RBX registered?

K81 RBX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 September 1992.

Is K81 RBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K81 RBX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K81 RBX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K81 RBX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.