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K918 RJC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,045 mi
Last recorded76,045 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK918 RJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 76,045 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 74,483 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 74,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Nov 2007 73,615 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 73,615 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 67,549 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 67,533 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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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K918 RJC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K918 RJC, 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 K918 RJC registered?

K918 RJC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 September 1992.

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