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K250 PFE

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,502 mi
Last recorded63,502 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK250 PFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 63,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 62,500 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 60,500 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 55,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear inner edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear inner edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear inner edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 55,024 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel pipe leaking Leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear inner edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear inner edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear inner edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 46,406 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 41,734 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 41,644 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 41,422 miles

bushes split in rear axle beam

Fail 5 Oct 2007 41,422 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

bushes split in rear axle beam

Pass 6 Oct 2006 39,135 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K250 PFE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K250 PFE, 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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K250 PFE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 December 1992.

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