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K238 EHX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

179,388 mi
Last recorded179,388 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK238 EHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 179,388 miles

Slight free play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 18 Sep 2024 179,129 miles

Coolant leak ()

Slight free play in nearside and offside front top suspension mountings.

Under body sealant applied to various chassis components preventing full assessment of their condition.

Fail 18 Sep 2024 179,129 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Slight free play in nearside and offside front top suspension mountings.

Under body sealant applied to various chassis components preventing full assessment of their condition.

Pass 11 Oct 2023 178,509 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 178,441 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 177,481 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 176,358 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2020 174,746 miles

exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2019 172,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 172,158 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 169,735 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 169,734 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 167,005 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 167,005 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 164,911 miles

engine oil leak

front exhaust pipe clamps corroded and broken but system still secure

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded and pitted on outer edges

nearside front seat insecure in runners but unlikely to come adrift

Pass 11 Feb 2015 161,827 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

heavy corrosion to front subframe @ lower suspension arm mounting areas

n/s/f top strut mounting area has a bonded covering on in. unable to test for corrosion

o/s/r wheel starting to bind

Fail 11 Feb 2015 161,827 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

n/s/f top strut mounting area has a bonded covering on in. unable to test for corrosion

o/s/r wheel starting to bind

Pass 11 Feb 2014 159,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Rear wheels tight to turn by hand

Various brake pipes corroded , have been greased.

Fail 11 Feb 2014 159,852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Rear wheels tight to turn by hand

Various brake pipes corroded , have been greased.

Fail 19 Feb 2013 157,801 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 157,801 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 155,728 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 155,673 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 153,646 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 151,047 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 151,004 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 147,842 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

various brake pipes corroding.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 144,421 miles

Offside driving lamp very dim (testable main beam lamp incorperated in headlamp)

Offside rear brake pipes corroding

Play in both front anti-roll bar link upper bushes

Pass 23 Feb 2007 138,995 miles

Corrosion to offside of front subframe lower face

Engine sounds noisy (bearing type noise)

Nearside driveshaft outer gaiter badly perished

Pass 24 Feb 2006 129,538 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 129,538 miles

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

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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K238 EHX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 K238 EHX, 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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K238 EHX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 August 1992.

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