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K912 WKX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,759 mi
Last recorded40,759 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK912 WKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 40,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight movement in both front upper strut bushes

slight surface rust to front and rear brake and suspension components

Pass 19 Aug 2020 40,750 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 39,472 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2015 39,235 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 39,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 38,990 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 38,990 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

Pass 13 Feb 2012 38,873 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 34,945 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Dec 2009 32,193 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 31,054 miles

Condensation in nearside head lamp

Heavy surface corrosion to both front brake discs

Heavy surface corrosion to ferrules of both front brake hoses

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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K912 WKX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K912 WKX, 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

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What year was K912 WKX registered?

K912 WKX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 August 1992.

Is K912 WKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K912 WKX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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