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K887 FTO

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,977 mi
Last recorded82,977 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK887 FTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 82,977 miles

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

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front registration plate cracked

N/S front lower wing corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm 175/70/13 82T (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 82,977 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front registration plate cracked

N/S front lower wing corroded

N/S wiper torn @ end

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm 175/70/13 82T (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper torn

Pass 10 Jul 2015 80,143 miles

Both front suspension arms badly corroded

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

Fuel tank straps corroded

N/S front lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2015 80,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both front suspension arms badly corroded

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

Fuel tank straps corroded

N/S front lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2014 76,650 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 76,552 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All front suspension components corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

N/S front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 73,438 miles

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

Front suspension componants corroded

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge

N/S sill has small hole & lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear suspension componants corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2013 73,438 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Front suspension componants corroded

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge

N/S sill has small hole & lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S front wiper split

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear suspension componants corroded

Rear wiper split

Pass 23 Jul 2012 70,668 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 70,601 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate cracked

Both front brake discs corroded/worn

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

N/S front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 68,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front pads worn

Pass 6 Jul 2010 66,318 miles

caliper slide bolts very rusty

front disc on n/s/f corroded on inner

front pads worn

Pass 15 Jul 2009 63,851 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 63,851 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

O/S rear door check strap bolts loose

Pass 18 Jul 2008 61,695 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 61,676 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 58,822 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f disc corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2006 53,555 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 53,553 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bind on both front brakes and condition of disc's borderline

perishing to both rear tyres

Pass 20 Jul 2005 50,688 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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K887 FTO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K887 FTO, 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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K887 FTO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 August 1992.

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