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K745 PRK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,926 mi
Last recorded56,926 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK745 PRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 56,926 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 56,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2011 50,936 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 46,667 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 41,773 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 41,773 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 38,420 miles

Battery insecure

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front tyre's wearing on edge's.

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

O/S inner shaft gaitor split.

O/S/R inner sidewall cracking.

Oil leak

Rear wiper worn.

Fail 15 Apr 2008 38,418 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Battery insecure

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front tyre's wearing on edge's.

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

O/S inner shaft gaitor split.

O/S/R inner sidewall cracking.

Oil leak

Rear wiper worn.

Pass 13 Oct 2006 34,475 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

noise to offside front tyre at low speed

Pass 31 Oct 2005 33,483 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 33,483 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

noise to rear brakes

rear metal brake pipes rusty

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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K745 PRK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K745 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K745 PRK registered?

K745 PRK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 November 1992.

Is K745 PRK safe to buy?

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