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K15 TMF

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

134,022 mi
Last recorded134,022 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 TMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 134,022 miles

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 24 Jun 2024 133,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front subframe corroding

offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2023 130,988 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 127,874 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 123,612 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

very dry in places advise to wax oil

Fail 21 Feb 2019 123,612 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

very dry in places advise to wax oil

Pass 19 Feb 2018 115,077 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 115,073 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 108,772 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 105,001 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 101,721 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 100,081 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyers wearing close to limit on edges

oil leaks

rear brake compensator damp

Pass 19 Sep 2012 98,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 96,573 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 93,845 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 90,503 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 88,416 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 86,556 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 83,832 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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K15 TMF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 K15 TMF, 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 K15 TMF registered?

K15 TMF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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