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K878 WND

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,694 mi
Last recorded73,694 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK878 WND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 73,694 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 73,397 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 73,397 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 72,859 miles

Crack in front number plate

Front wings corrodeded on lower rear corners not in prescribed areas

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

Rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 16 Sep 2009 72,256 miles

lower front wings corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2008 71,615 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 70,221 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 70,218 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing outer edge

nearside rear brake pipe heavily corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2006 68,337 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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K878 WND is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K878 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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What year was K878 WND registered?

K878 WND is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 1992.

Is K878 WND safe to buy?

The MOT history for K878 WND shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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