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K180 RCX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

105,514 mi
Last recorded105,514 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK180 RCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 105,514 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 103,685 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 103,600 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 99,484 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 99,484 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Middle section exhaust has major leak, vehicle tested as pre catalyst as no lambda probes or catalyst (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 98,509 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 98,020 miles

ENGINE BLUE SMOKE

Fail 14 Jun 2021 98,019 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

ENGINE BLUE SMOKE

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

Fail 4 May 2021 98,019 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit CO (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing loose ALL (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BATTERY TERMINALS LOOSE

ENGINE BLUE SMOKE

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2014 97,713 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 97,713 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 May 2013 96,235 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2013 96,235 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 94,830 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 91,910 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2010 89,808 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front (slightly) Registration plate deteriorated

slight play found in offside front wheel

Fail 1 May 2010 89,808 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front (slightly) Registration plate deteriorated

slight play found in offside front wheel

Pass 24 Nov 2008 89,577 miles

exhaust rusted.

surface rust on brake pipes.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 89,421 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 89,417 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine emits very slight blue smoke.

engine water leak

Fail 2 Nov 2007 89,417 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine emits very slight blue smoke.

engine water leak

fanbelt loose

Pass 18 Aug 2006 89,330 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 89,330 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K180 RCX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K180 RCX, 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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K180 RCX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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