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K349 PCX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,888 mi
Last recorded115,888 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK349 PCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2008 115,888 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 115,862 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 107,413 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 107,342 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 100,596 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 100,576 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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K349 PCX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K349 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 K349 PCX registered?

K349 PCX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 August 1992.

Is K349 PCX safe to buy?

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