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K101 PKO

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,943 mi
Last recorded80,943 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK101 PKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 May 2013 80,943 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear axle beam bushes deteriated

Pass 1 Jun 2012 79,449 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 79,449 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Condensation in OSF headlamp. Lamp very dim when first switched on but clears after being on for a while.

Front brake discs starting to corrode on inner face.

Major coolant loss from front of engine.

Rear brakes out of balance (47%)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 77,270 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 77,270 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 74,966 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 73,135 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 70,550 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Jul 2007 68,304 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 68,304 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 64,799 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 64,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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K101 PKO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K101 PKO, 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

How do I check the history of K101 PKO?

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What year was K101 PKO registered?

K101 PKO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 August 1992.

Is K101 PKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K101 PKO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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