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K979 XOK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,860 mi
Last recorded101,860 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK979 XOK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 101,860 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 100,353 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 100,353 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 98,084 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 98,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 97,357 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 95,945 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 94,864 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 92,401 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 89,039 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 82,607 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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K979 XOK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 K979 XOK, 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 K979 XOK registered?

K979 XOK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 October 1992.

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The MOT history for K979 XOK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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