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K926 RKO

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

103,703 mi
Last recorded103,703 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK926 RKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 103,703 miles

offside rear outer door sill corroding

rear petrol tank straps corroding

Fail 13 Jun 2014 103,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear outer door sill corroding

rear petrol tank straps corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2013 100,195 miles

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

centre exhaust heatshield loose,ie rattles

vehicle has repair too the offside front strut,turrent area unable to fully inspect as repair has been sealed with sealant

Fail 7 Jun 2013 100,103 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre exhaust heatshield loose,ie rattles

vehicle has repair too the offside front strut,turrent area unable to fully inspect as repair has been sealed with sealant

Pass 8 Jun 2012 95,685 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 91,175 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 91,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 85,375 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 85,375 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 72,444 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 72,444 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 72,251 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 72,251 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 68,981 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 64,478 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 64,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 61,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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K926 RKO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 K926 RKO, 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 K926 RKO registered?

K926 RKO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 September 1992.

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