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K823 PLF

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,618 mi
Last recorded54,618 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK823 PLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2013 54,618 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 54,618 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 42,872 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,902 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 41,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front number plate damage

nearside front tyer sidewall damage

nearside rear rim buckled

nearside rear tyer featherd

nearside rear tyer sidewall damage

offside front rim buckled

offside front tyer sidewall damage

offside rear rim buckled

offside rear tyer featherd

Pass 2 Jul 2010 36,059 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 35,953 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 35,485 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 35,136 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 34,643 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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K823 PLF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 K823 PLF, 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 K823 PLF registered?

K823 PLF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K823 PLF safe to buy?

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