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K11 OVW

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,250 mi
Last recorded148,250 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 OVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 148,250 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 147,930 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 147,426 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 146,419 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 146,311 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 145,274 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 141,022 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 137,983 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 132,058 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 130,111 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 128,310 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 125,903 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 122,293 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 120,790 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 120,767 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Both rear tyres streched onto road wheel rims

Wipers do not park automatically when switched on

Pass 4 Aug 2011 119,074 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 115,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 115,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 109,414 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 130,695 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 130,684 miles

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

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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K11 OVW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K11 OVW, 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

How do I check the history of K11 OVW?

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What year was K11 OVW registered?

K11 OVW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 September 1992.

Is K11 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K11 OVW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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