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K464 PKN

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,660 mi
Last recorded120,660 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK464 PKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 120,660 miles

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 98,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside and nearside rear brake back plates rusty

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

Slight crack in nearside front fog lamp glass

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 98,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside and nearside rear brake back plates rusty

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

Slight crack in nearside front fog lamp glass

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 78,709 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 78,709 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 70,090 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 70,001 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 70,011 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 68,394 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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K464 PKN is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K464 PKN, 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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K464 PKN is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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