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K993 MBK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,744 mi
Last recorded168,744 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK993 MBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 168,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 164,873 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 159,919 miles

child seat fitted at nearside rear.

rear silencer has had repair and is blowing slightly:- recommend new.

Fail 20 Aug 2010 159,919 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seat fitted at nearside rear.

rear silencer has had repair and is blowing slightly:- recommend new.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 156,912 miles

nail in offside front tyre tread.

nearside front tyre tread getting low.

Pass 13 Sep 2008 154,000 miles

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

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

nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear outer sill weak under underseal

offside rear mud flap insecure.

possible fault with side lights keep check

rear silencer has been repaired

rear suspension bushes cracking.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 15,166 miles

signs of oil leakage from engine/gearbox.

Fail 5 Sep 2006 149,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 149,074 miles

engine oil leak.

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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K993 MBK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K993 MBK, 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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K993 MBK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 October 1992.

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