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K868 VPB

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

128,935 mi
Last recorded128,935 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK868 VPB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2009 128,935 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front sills slightly damaged

play in upper steering column

Pass 3 Jun 2008 119,181 miles

both front wheels have a slight brake bind

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

chip in windscreen

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2008 119,176 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both front wheels have a slight brake bind

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

chip in windscreen

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2007 108,305 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 108,305 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

both front wipers split

Pass 24 May 2006 101,589 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 101,589 miles

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

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

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

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 VPB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 VPB, 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 K868 VPB registered?

K868 VPB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 August 1992.

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