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K26 GCL

1992 Volkswagen Pick Up

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

146,066 mi
Last recorded146,066 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Pick Up143,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK26 GCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPick Up
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 146,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 146,064 miles

Fuel pipe insecure also fouling steering rack (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 144,370 miles

Exhaust noisy modified system fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front sport style coil over lowering units fitted

Rear spring lowering blocks and sport style shock absorbers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2022 144,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handbrake lever pivot worn

Non-standard suspension, wheels, exhaust, etc

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 144,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Non-standard suspension, wheels, tyres, exhaust, seats, etc.

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 143,981 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Non-standard: wheels, tyres, suspension, seats, exhaust, etc

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2018 143,784 miles

Exhaust slightly louder than standard

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Non -standard: Suspension, wheels, tyres, exhaust, etc

Fail 14 Sep 2018 143,784 miles

Exhaust slightly louder than standard

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Non -standard: Suspension, wheels, tyres, exhaust, etc

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 143,314 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Non standard- suspension, wheels, tyres, exhaust, etc

Pass 27 Aug 2016 142,535 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Non-standard suspension, exhaust, seats, wheels,, etc

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 142,505 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure stalk bolted to handbrake mounting bracket (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure Stalk bolted to handbrake mounting (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Non-standard suspension, exhaust, seats, wheels,, etc

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 141,692 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 141,517 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 37,021 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 36,195 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,125 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 34,097 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2008 33,718 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 33,716 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s sill corroded

rear chassis corroded nr shocks , n/s seat belt slow on return. emissions test low result. n/s beam patten weak.max reserve travel h/b

Pass 14 Sep 2007 136,050 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 136,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

alternator loose †underneath rusty †slight play rack

Pass 20 Sep 2006 134,481 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 134,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Pick Up?

Based on 1,573 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
1,199
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
Stop lamp not working 61
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
position lamp(s) not working 56
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K26 GCL is a 1992 Volkswagen Pick Up in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 143,995 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Pick Up fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K26 GCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 34 years old, this Volkswagen Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K26 GCL is a 1992 Volkswagen Pick Up, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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