MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,989 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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brake pipes all round becoming corroded
n/s + o/s rear shockasorbers show signs of starting to leak
n/s rear wheel arch corroding
some damage to n/s front bumper
Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
some damage to n/s front bumper
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
brake pipes all round becoming corroded
n/s + o/s rear shockasorbers show signs of starting to leak
n/s rear wheel arch corroding
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s front road wheel some damage to edge
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s front road wheel some damage to edge
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
n/s front tyre side wall some damage no cords showing
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
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K857 TLJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 K857 TLJ, 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 K857 TLJ registered?
K857 TLJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 August 1992.
Is K857 TLJ safe to buy?
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