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K638 PCD

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,092 mi
Last recorded134,092 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK638 PCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 134,092 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 134,092 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 125,457 miles

front brake discs poor condition

offside rear brake pipe poor condition

offside rear wheel arch poor condition

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 16 Nov 2011 125,457 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs poor condition

offside rear brake pipe poor condition

offside rear wheel arch poor condition

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Nov 2010 115,886 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 115,886 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 113,485 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 110,601 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Nov 2007 107,700 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 107,700 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 104,783 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 104,783 miles

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

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

Rear silencer rattles [baffles noisey]

Pass 5 Nov 2005 100,751 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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K638 PCD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K638 PCD, 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 K638 PCD registered?

K638 PCD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 1992.

Is K638 PCD safe to buy?

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