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K877 UCW

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,830 mi
Last recorded56,830 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK877 UCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2017 56,830 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases badly cracked (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 54,609 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 52,754 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 50,837 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 48,901 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 45,859 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 44,468 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,641 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

harsh engine noise

Pass 2 Sep 2009 38,461 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 32,842 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 31,422 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 31,422 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 28,185 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 28,185 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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K877 UCW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 K877 UCW, 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 K877 UCW registered?

K877 UCW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 November 1992.

Is K877 UCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K877 UCW shows 14 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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