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K728 PFV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,193 mi
Last recorded103,193 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK728 PFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 103,193 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 102,128 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 101,583 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 100,620 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 100,620 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 99,194 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 99,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 97,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 97,125 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust blow joint

Pass 23 Jan 2012 96,389 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 95,511 miles

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

axle start to deteriate

Pass 21 Jan 2010 94,186 miles

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

fuel neck rusted

Fail 19 Jan 2010 94,185 miles

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

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

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

fuel neck rusted

Pass 14 Nov 2008 93,065 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 92,506 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 91,556 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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K728 PFV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 K728 PFV, 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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K728 PFV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K728 PFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K728 PFV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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