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K988 LMH

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,368 mi
Last recorded128,368 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK988 LMH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 128,368 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 124,054 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 114,586 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2014 114,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 106,194 miles

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

exh center box corroded

n/s rear tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Oct 2012 101,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2011 99,187 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 95,824 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 95,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 90,964 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 85,803 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 79,601 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 71,665 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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K988 LMH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 K988 LMH, 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 K988 LMH registered?

K988 LMH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 October 1992.

Is K988 LMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K988 LMH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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