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K954 VPC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,703 mi
Last recorded176,703 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK954 VPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 176,703 miles

*** Front number plate deteriorating ***

*** Nearside rear tyre offshape ***

Both front inner sills corroded

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside front tyres wearing low on edges

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2016 173,782 miles

boot not opening

Fail 17 Feb 2016 173,782 miles

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

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

boot not opening

Pass 13 Feb 2015 165,449 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 165,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 159,086 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 159,052 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 156,200 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside + nearside front door outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 156,200 miles

offside + nearside front door outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 151,404 miles

both front outer sills holed and corroded but outside prescribed areas

Fail 31 Jan 2012 151,363 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front outer sills holed and corroded but outside prescribed areas

nearside front brake discs warped and scored

nearside wiper judder

oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2011 145,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside wiper splitting

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 145,655 miles

offside wiper splitting

oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 141,710 miles

o/s outter sill front holed and corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2010 141,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

o/s outter sill front holed and corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2009 135,853 miles

Both front shock absorbers slightly weak

Centre exhaust mount housing bolt missing

Nearside front brake pad look low

Nearside front wheel rim damage and tyre outer wall deteriorated

Nearside rear shock absorber weak

Nearside rear tyre slightly offshape

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

Rear brake pipes corroded and rear flexy hoses deteriorating

Fail 30 Jan 2009 135,853 miles

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

Both front shock absorbers slightly weak

Centre exhaust mount housing bolt missing

Nearside front brake pad look low

Nearside front wheel rim damage and tyre outer wall deteriorated

Nearside rear shock absorber weak

Nearside rear tyre slightly offshape

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake pipes corroded and rear flexy hoses deteriorating

Pass 21 Jan 2008 131,116 miles

Nearside front tyre slight outer wall damage

Pass 26 Jan 2007 125,222 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 125,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 120,605 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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K954 VPC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 K954 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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K954 VPC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 August 1992.

Is K954 VPC safe to buy?

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