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K18 JPR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,011 mi
Last recorded143,011 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 JPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 143,011 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 142,697 miles

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 142,449 miles

Brake drum worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 142,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Sep 2019 141,858 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 141,858 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 141,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded at fuel tank ()

Fail 16 Aug 2018 141,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded at fuel tank ()

Pass 29 Aug 2017 141,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear number plate light dim

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 141,728 miles

Front worn on inner edges

rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2016 141,728 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2014 133,317 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 133,317 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 120,538 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 120,418 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 98,536 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 97,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 96,965 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 96,672 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 96,672 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 94,493 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres worn close to limit and side walls perished

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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K18 JPR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K18 JPR, 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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K18 JPR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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