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K857 VPE

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,343 mi
Last recorded104,343 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK857 VPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 104,343 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear floor panel corroding by floor blanking grommet.

Nearside reversing lamp not working.

Offside front suspension wishbone rear bush starting to de-bond.

Offside rear floor panel corroding by floor blanking grommet.

Slight weep from offside rear damper.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 103,920 miles

Battery slightly loose

Both rear floor panel corroding around blanking grommets

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Has a play on both front top suspension mountings

N/S reverse light not working

O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bushed slightly perished

O/S/R damper slight weep

Slight weep on N/S/F outer cv boot

Various rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Washer aims low

Pass 10 Jul 2013 103,512 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front suspension wishbone rear bush perishing.

Offside rear and nearside rear floor panel corroding around blanking grommets.

Slight weep from offside rear damper.

Various rear brake pipes corroding.

Very slight weep from nearside outer driveshaft gaiter.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 103,034 miles

Battery slightly loose

N/S reverse light not working

N/S/F outer cv boot is pin hole

SlSlight corroded on both rear drain holes

Slight loose on centre mirror

Slight play on both front top suspension mountings

Some parts of vehicle is generally

Pass 13 Jul 2011 102,403 miles

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroding.

Offside rear and nearside rear of floor panel corroding around blanking/drain plugs.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 101,824 miles

Battery slight loose

Both headlamp aims are on limit

Both rear floors slightly corroded

Both rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

Centre mirror slight loose

N/S reverse light not working

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

N/S/R brake pipe slight corroded

O/S/F brake pads are worn low

O/S/F tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn low

Slight play on both front top suspension mountings

Slight play on steering wheel

Vehicle is generally rusty

Fail 7 Jul 2010 101,813 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

N/S/R brake pipe slight corroded

Battery slight loose

Both headlamp aims are on limit

Both rear floors slightly corroded

Both rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

Centre mirror slight loose

N/S reverse light not working

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/F brake pads are worn low

O/S/F tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn low

Slight play on both front top suspension mountings

Slight play on steering wheel

Vehicle is generally rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2009 101,300 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside outer driveshaft gaiter perishing.

Nearside rear brake hose ferrules corroding.

Offside front suspension wishbone rear bush starting to de-bond.

Offside front tyre near limit on inner edge.

Slight weep from nearside rear damper.

Slight weep from power steering pump area.

Fail 21 Jul 2009 101,300 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside outer driveshaft gaiter perishing.

Nearside rear brake hose ferrules corroding.

Offside front suspension wishbone rear bush starting to de-bond.

Offside front tyre near limit on inner edge.

Slight weep from nearside rear damper.

Slight weep from power steering pump area.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 100,376 miles

Both front top suspension mounting slightly play

Both headlamp aim on limit

N/S/F CV boot got pin holed

N/S/R reverse light not working

O/S/F brake pad worn low

steering wheel slight play in top coloumn bush

Pass 16 Jul 2007 96,926 miles

N/S outer Cv gaiter pin-holed.

O/S/F wheel rim dented on inner edge.

Rear number plate faded slightly.

Fail 16 Jul 2007 96,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

N/S outer Cv gaiter pin-holed.

O/S/F wheel rim dented on inner edge.

Rear number plate faded slightly.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 91,288 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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K857 VPE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K857 VPE, 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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K857 VPE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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