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G20 AKY

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,621 mi
Last recorded154,621 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 AKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 154,621 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 154,470 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 154,361 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 154,265 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 154,252 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 154,010 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 153,010 miles

Car lowered

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 150,175 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 150,169 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 May 2016 146,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underside heavily wax oiled including brake pipes

Pass 20 May 2015 146,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 141,710 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 141,187 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 141,054 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 136,489 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 138,465 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2007 131,918 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 128,389 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 128,321 miles

Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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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G20 AKY is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G20 AKY, 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 G20 AKY registered?

G20 AKY is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 February 1992.

Is G20 AKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G20 AKY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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