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K803 PKR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

144,304 mi
Last recorded144,304 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK803 PKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 May 2013 144,304 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 142,117 miles

advanced corossion o/s and n/d rear outer metal brake pipes

Fail 10 May 2012 142,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advanced corossion o/s and n/d rear outer metal brake pipes

Pass 8 Jun 2011 139,736 miles

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

some play in steering column bushes

Fail 31 May 2011 139,732 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

some play in steering column bushes

Pass 5 Aug 2009 139,476 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 139,476 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 128,986 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 121,360 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 121,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 115,886 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 115,886 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 108,803 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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K803 PKR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 K803 PKR, 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 K803 PKR registered?

K803 PKR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 September 1992.

Is K803 PKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K803 PKR shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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