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K869 WVV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

110,154 mi
Last recorded110,154 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK869 WVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2008 110,154 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 110,154 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 11,069 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2006 108,729 miles

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

Nearside Radius arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

bad oil leaks

exhaust very rusty and weak

Pass 4 Jul 2006 108,729 miles

bad oil leaks

exhaust very rusty and weak

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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K869 WVV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 K869 WVV, 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 K869 WVV registered?

K869 WVV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 September 1992.

Is K869 WVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K869 WVV shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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