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K868 PLF

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,044 mi
Last recorded125,044 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2007
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK868 PLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2007 125,044 miles

BOTH SILLS DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALLS CRACKING

Fail 28 Dec 2007 125,017 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

BOTH SILLS DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALLS CRACKING

Pass 10 Nov 2006 116,059 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 115,830 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre has small cut in outer wall

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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K868 PLF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 K868 PLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K868 PLF registered?

K868 PLF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 August 1992.

Is K868 PLF safe to buy?

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