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K121 PCX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,512 mi
Last recorded121,512 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK121 PCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 121,512 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

axle bush started to wear

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on sills and undefloorr

discs and pads started to wear

flexi hoses started tp wear

oil leak

slighgt play on both side rear wheel bearing

slight leak on nearside rear shcoker

slight play on ball joints

vehicle has a corrosion all over

wishbone bushs started to wear

Pass 18 Oct 2007 120,500 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 120,472 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 111,861 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 102,128 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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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K121 PCX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K121 PCX, 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 K121 PCX registered?

K121 PCX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K121 PCX safe to buy?

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