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K872 VPA

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,463 mi
Last recorded85,463 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK872 VPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 85,463 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 84,841 miles

front metal brake hoses corroded.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 84,441 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 80,269 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 80,263 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 75,172 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 71,102 miles

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

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

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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K872 VPA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K872 VPA, 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

How do I check the history of K872 VPA?

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What year was K872 VPA registered?

K872 VPA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 1992.

Is K872 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K872 VPA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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