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K846 VPA

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,566 mi
Last recorded111,566 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK846 VPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 111,566 miles

centre rear view mirror missing

coolant leak

Fail 23 Nov 2023 111,562 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiper (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end no castelated not or nyloc (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

centre rear view mirror missing

coolant leak

Pass 19 Apr 2022 111,483 miles

Coolant leak engine area ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

drivers set is deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2022 111,479 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak engine area ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play both n/s and o/s rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

drivers set is deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2021 111,444 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 111,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 111,419 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking by the tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2010 108,012 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 May 2010 107,994 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2009 105,771 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 100,005 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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K846 VPA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K846 VPA, 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 K846 VPA registered?

K846 VPA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 August 1992.

Is K846 VPA safe to buy?

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