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K61 PDX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,289 mi
Last recorded170,289 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK61 PDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 170,289 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

powersteering pump noisey

side skirts fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2008 170,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

powersteering pump noisey

side skirts fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2007 155,551 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 148,805 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 148,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 139,148 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 139,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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K61 PDX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K61 PDX, 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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What year was K61 PDX registered?

K61 PDX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K61 PDX safe to buy?

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