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K871 WND

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

77,036 mi
Last recorded77,036 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK871 WND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 77,036 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill covered in undershield (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill covered in under shield (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 71,309 miles

Front Inner Body has slight corrosion n/s & o/s sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 64,015 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 63,427 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S DOOR MIROR REA CASEING MISSING

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTEREDGE WORN (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTERWALL / TREAD CRACKING (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTERWALL ./ TREAD CRACKING (4.1.E.1)

PLASTIC COVER / UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 30 Oct 2014 57,259 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 48,295 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,295 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Oct 2012 39,690 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 34,255 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 26,177 miles

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

rear tyre walls cracking slightly both sides

Pass 11 Apr 2009 26,138 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 26,126 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear brake sticking on slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2007 25,531 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 24,486 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 22,757 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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K871 WND is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 K871 WND, 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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K871 WND is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 November 1992.

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