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K85 PLP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,052 mi
Last recorded83,052 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK85 PLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 83,052 miles

Front both tyres walls cracking

Front both wiper blades deteriorating

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 3 Jun 2016 83,044 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill jacking pont (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill jacking pont (6.1.B.2)

Front both tyres walls cracking up

Front both wiper blades deteriorating

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear exhaust box deterirated

Pass 5 Jun 2015 81,833 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 80,067 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 79,079 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 May 2013 79,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 May 2012 78,754 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 May 2012 78,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 May 2011 77,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 77,691 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 76,660 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 76,283 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear outer tyrewall perrished

Fail 16 May 2008 75,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 75,326 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 73,828 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 72,954 miles

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

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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K85 PLP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K85 PLP, 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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K85 PLP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 December 1992.

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