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K854 OAF

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,051 mi
Last recorded43,051 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK854 OAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 43,051 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 42,477 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 41,832 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 41,135 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 41,135 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 40,295 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 39,418 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 38,560 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 37,724 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 37,215 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 36,610 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 35,839 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 35,031 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 34,123 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 33,222 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 32,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 32,119 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 30,423 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 30,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 29,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 28,507 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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K854 OAF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K854 OAF, 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 K854 OAF registered?

K854 OAF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 November 1992.

Is K854 OAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K854 OAF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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