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832 KV

1991 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,077 mi
Last recorded84,077 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Golf122,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration832 KV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 84,077 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 83,819 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 83,464 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 82,953 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 82,393 miles

rear exhaust silencer weak and slight blow

slight condensation in headlamps

Pass 13 Aug 2014 80,398 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 76,956 miles

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

rattle from gear linkage--brake pads--suspension

Pass 8 Aug 2012 74,539 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 72,265 miles

engine breather pipe split

Pass 13 Aug 2010 69,462 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2009 66,872 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 64,717 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 64,715 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 62,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

rear exhaust mountings perished

Pass 22 Sep 2006 60,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2006 59,981 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2005 56,637 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

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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832 KV is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 122,464 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 832 KV, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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832 KV is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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