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K988 WJO

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,350 mi
Last recorded65,350 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK988 WJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2009 65,350 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to iner sill on damaged arear and floor pans

damage to n/s front bumper por

heavy damage to n/s and o/s front sill's

Fail 14 Jul 2009 65,342 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

corrosion to iner sill on damaged arear and floor pans

damage to n/s front bumper por

heavy damage to n/s and o/s front sill's

Pass 7 Jul 2008 63,865 miles

child seat fitted to nearside front

corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules

damage to offside front outer sill

offside front tyre perished

rear brake applictation slightly uneven

rear registration plate detriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2008 63,858 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside front

corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules

damage to offside front outer sill

offside front tyre perished

rear brake applictation slightly uneven

rear registration plate detriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2007 61,001 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 61,000 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2006 58,088 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WJO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 K988 WJO, 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 K988 WJO registered?

K988 WJO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 November 1992.

Is K988 WJO safe to buy?

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