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K989 PKL

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,668 mi
Last recorded92,668 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK989 PKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 92,668 miles

2x rear child seats fitted.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2007 88,719 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 88,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2006 85,495 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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K989 PKL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K989 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.

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What year was K989 PKL registered?

K989 PKL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K989 PKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K989 PKL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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