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K901 PLX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,821 mi
Last recorded73,821 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK901 PLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 73,821 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak engine ()

side repeater lenses missing

Fail 6 Apr 2017 73,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak engine ()

side repeater lenses missing

Pass 13 Apr 2016 60,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on the inner edges

No exact match for emissions test

Slight exhaust leak

The indicator tell tail is only just audible

The n/s sill is damaged and has a lot of filler in it

Fail 12 Apr 2016 60,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on the inner edges

No exact match for emissions test

Slight exhaust leak

The front brake hoses have not been secured and have been lightly chaffed

The indicator tell tail is only just audible

The n/s sill is damaged and has a lot of filler in it

Pass 10 Apr 2015 40,397 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 40,395 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 35,938 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 35,515 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 35,134 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 34,553 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 33,905 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 33,025 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 33,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,419 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 31,475 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)

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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K901 PLX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K901 PLX, 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 K901 PLX registered?

K901 PLX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 September 1992.

Is K901 PLX safe to buy?

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