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K881 VPC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,185 mi
Last recorded56,185 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK881 VPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 56,185 miles

Front front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly creaking (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly creaking (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 55,981 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 55,728 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 55,484 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 55,480 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 55,050 miles

Corrosion to front wings

Front number plate cracked

Play in offside front top mount

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 25 Aug 2010 54,510 miles

Front number plate cracked

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Slight corrosion to both front wings

Pass 3 Sep 2009 53,682 miles

Front number plate cracked

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 1 Sep 2008 52,889 miles

Nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Slight weep on offside rear suspension leg

Pass 13 Sep 2007 51,851 miles

Both rear suspension arm bushes perished

Both rear tyres perished

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front tyre low

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Sep 2006 50,805 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 50,805 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak from engine

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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K881 VPC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K881 VPC, 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 K881 VPC registered?

K881 VPC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 September 1992.

Is K881 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K881 VPC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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