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C6 BVW

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,308 mi
Last recorded139,308 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 BVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 139,308 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 137,111 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 136,222 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 136,030 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 135,603 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 135,377 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 134,969 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 134,956 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Apr 2012 134,779 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 134,567 miles

dampnes around fuel filler neck at fuel tank strong smell of petrol. no leak found at time of test.

rear brakes imbalanced

slightly low eforts to offside rear service and parking brakes.

Pass 10 Apr 2010 133,639 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 131,933 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 129,343 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 126,556 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 126,556 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 119,443 miles

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

slight wear in steerin g rack

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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C6 BVW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C6 BVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C6 BVW registered?

C6 BVW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is C6 BVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 BVW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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