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K521 PLC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,677 mi
Last recorded129,677 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK521 PLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 129,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 129,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 123,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 117,507 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 117,420 miles

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

slight leak between catalytic convertor and front exhaust pipe

Pass 13 Jul 2007 112,013 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 105,507 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 105,390 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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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K521 PLC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K521 PLC, 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 K521 PLC registered?

K521 PLC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 August 1992.

Is K521 PLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K521 PLC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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