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K960 MBK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,057 mi
Last recorded108,057 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK960 MBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 108,057 miles

all brake pipes are corroded

both front outer sills are corroded and holed but not within 30 cm of a prescribed area

general under vehicle corrosion

n/s/r tyre is getting low

slight oil leaks

Fail 15 Sep 2009 108,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

all brake pipes are corroded

both front outer sills are corroded and holed but not within 30 cm of a prescribed area

general under vehicle corrosion

n/s/r tyre is getting low

slight oil leaks

Pass 2 Oct 2008 105,030 miles

1 washer jet on o/s blocked

both outer sills corroded and holed

engine oil leaks

n/s/r shock absorber leaking slightly

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

spare tyre flat

Pass 24 Sep 2007 99,880 miles

see original vt32

Fail 22 Sep 2007 99,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on n/s outer sill and n/s/r inner wheel arch

front part of exhaust heavily corroded

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 6 Sep 2006 95,928 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 95,928 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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K960 MBK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red 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 K960 MBK, 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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K960 MBK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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