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K849 WPE

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,948 mi
Last recorded63,948 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK849 WPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 63,948 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 63,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

tyres different sizes front and rear

Pass 13 Nov 2014 56,785 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 53,527 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 50,063 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 50,036 miles

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

front brake discs very thin

Pass 24 Nov 2011 46,746 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 43,595 miles

Front wiper blades starting to split

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 40,352 miles

front no plate damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2008 37,565 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 34,766 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2006 32,397 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 31,760 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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K849 WPE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 K849 WPE, 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 K849 WPE registered?

K849 WPE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 November 1992.

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The MOT history for K849 WPE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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