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K840 WBH

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,479 mi
Last recorded129,479 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK840 WBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 129,479 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise nearside and offside front doorsills to floor are corroding

advise sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2010 129,479 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise nearside and offside front doorsills to floor are corroding

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2009 120,304 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 120,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 104,136 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 87,209 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 87,209 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2007 87,144 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 77,397 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2005 77,397 miles

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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K840 WBH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K840 WBH, 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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What year was K840 WBH registered?

K840 WBH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K840 WBH safe to buy?

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