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K731 PRK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,624 mi
Last recorded119,624 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2007
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK731 PRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2007 119,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front to rear main feed brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear axle bushes deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

handbrake long travel (reserve available)

major oil leak

slight corrosion on chassis within 30cm of nearside rear suspension mount (aprox 1"x 0.5")

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Sep 2007 119,624 miles

both front to rear main feed brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear axle bushes deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

handbrake long travel (reserve available)

major oil leak

slight corrosion on chassis within 30cm of nearside rear suspension mount (aprox 1"x 0.5")

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Sep 2006 114,391 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 114,369 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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K731 PRK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K731 PRK, 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 K731 PRK registered?

K731 PRK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 November 1992.

Is K731 PRK safe to buy?

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