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K160 PGK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,626 mi
Last recorded163,626 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK160 PGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 163,626 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2023 163,452 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 161,880 miles

no rear seats / seatbelts fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2018 161,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 157,244 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 157,244 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 147,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 139,905 miles

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

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

OUTTER SILL COVERS FITTED

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 135,026 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 132,091 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 129,659 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 126,486 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 124,141 miles

PARKING BRAKE WORNING LIGHT STAYING ON

Fail 10 Jul 2009 124,141 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

PARKING BRAKE WORNING LIGHT STAYING ON

Pass 4 Aug 2008 119,967 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 119,796 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 119,145 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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K160 PGK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 K160 PGK, 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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K160 PGK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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