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K986 PKL

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,689 mi
Last recorded83,689 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK986 PKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 83,689 miles

THE NSR WHEEL ARCH IS RUSTY

THE OSR AND NSF TYRES ARE STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 21 Aug 2012 83,536 miles

THE NSR WHEEL ARCH AND NSR OUTER SILLS ARE RUSTY

Pass 24 Aug 2011 82,820 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

THE NSR WHEEL ARCH IS VERY RUSTY

THE OSF TYRE IS PERISHED

Fail 24 Aug 2011 82,820 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

THE NSR WHEEL ARCH IS VERY RUSTY

THE OSF TYRE IS PERISHED

Pass 14 Sep 2010 81,901 miles

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

front discs rusty

nearside rear slii / wheel arch rusting

offside rear lamp loose

Pass 4 Sep 2009 80,981 miles

NSR STEP PANEL IS RUSTY

OSF TYRE IS CRACKED AND PERISHED

REAR EXHAUST BOX HAS A SLIGHT BLOW WHICH I HAVE SEALED UP FOR NOW.BOX WILL NEED CHANGING SOON

Pass 11 Sep 2008 79,643 miles

NSR WHEEL ARCH RUSTY

OSR AND NSR FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE FERRULES ARE RUSTY.

REAR NUMBER PLATE JUST STARTING TO GO OFF COLOUR

Pass 13 Sep 2007 78,224 miles

NSR WHEEL ARCH GOING RUSTY

Pass 18 Sep 2006 76,376 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

wipers poor

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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K986 PKL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K986 PKL, 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 K986 PKL registered?

K986 PKL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K986 PKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K986 PKL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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