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K986 GAH

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,671 mi
Last recorded94,671 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK986 GAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 94,671 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower front wing corroded and lower area missing, Strong Advise!!!

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

vehicle has various areas of cosmetic corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2017 94,665 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded central sill area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' has a large crack (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower front wing corroded and lower area missing, Strong Advise!!!

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

vehicle has various areas of cosmetic corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2016 89,338 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 84,824 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 81,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 79,320 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 79,320 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 76,109 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 76,109 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 71,967 miles

Rattle inside centre silencer.

Fail 5 Jul 2011 71,967 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rattle inside centre silencer.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 67,985 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 63,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

rattle inside center silencer

Pass 8 Jul 2008 59,741 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 53,658 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 45,440 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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K986 GAH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K986 GAH, 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 K986 GAH registered?

K986 GAH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 August 1992.

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