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K98 KFM

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,346 mi
Last recorded88,346 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK98 KFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 88,346 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 88,346 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 82,970 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Fail 2 Nov 2013 82,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2012 73,926 miles

all brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2011 73,885 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 73,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 69,496 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 69,496 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 67,462 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 67,462 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 64,556 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 61,733 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 61,733 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 25 Jul 2006 59,462 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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K98 KFM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K98 KFM, 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 K98 KFM registered?

K98 KFM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 August 1992.

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