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K855 YHP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

191,772 mi
Last recorded191,772 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK855 YHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 191,772 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing

oil dampness at gearbox

rear seats and belts removed

Fail 24 Aug 2023 191,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside front tyre wearing

oil dampness at gearbox

rear seats and belts removed

Pass 13 May 2015 191,073 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 May 2014 189,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside fuel filter bracket broken but still secure

Pass 7 May 2014 189,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

underside fuel filter bracket broken but still secure

Pass 16 Oct 2009 188,853 miles

fuel pipe rusty

rear seats missing

Pass 11 Nov 2008 186,216 miles

no rear seats or seat belts fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2008 186,102 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

O/S/R/tyre sidewall damaged

no rear seats or seat belts fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2007 181,400 miles

Can smell fuel but no leak found

O/S/R wheel bearing has slight play

O/S/R wheel wider than wheel arch

Slight play in rack and small leak

Fail 15 Oct 2007 181,400 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Can smell fuel but no leak found

O/S/R wheel bearing has slight play

O/S/R wheel wider than wheel arch

Pass 11 Oct 2006 173,104 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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K855 YHP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White 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 K855 YHP, 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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K855 YHP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 August 1992.

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