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K862 AHP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,793 mi
Last recorded68,793 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2007
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK862 AHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2007 68,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 68,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 63,158 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 63,158 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 58,900 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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K862 AHP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K862 AHP, 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 K862 AHP registered?

K862 AHP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 September 1992.

Is K862 AHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K862 AHP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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