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K996 BDP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,056 mi
Last recorded159,056 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2007
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK996 BDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2007 159,056 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front bumper insecure

auxillary belts deteriorating

brake pipes corroding

nearside front headlamp image deteriorating

nearside steering rack boot twisted

rear brake discs and pads worn

underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2007 158,980 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

ns front floor corroded

os front floor corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2006 148,312 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 148,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

coolant leaking

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2005 135,747 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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K996 BDP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 K996 BDP, 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 K996 BDP registered?

K996 BDP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 September 1992.

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