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K28 VRG

1996 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

186,658 mi
Last recorded186,658 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK28 VRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 186,658 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 186,628 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 186,142 miles

Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 10 Jul 2020 186,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 20 Feb 2020 186,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak but not considered excessive

possible brake fluid contamination

Fail 17 Feb 2020 186,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Advise n/s/r shock absorber has slight top seal seepage

Pass 18 Feb 2019 182,066 miles

Advise both front anti roll bar links showing signs of fatigue

Advise front suspension top mounts showing signs of fatigue

Advise front tyres wearing inner and outer edges and 3-4 mm tread depth

Advise rear metal b/pipes showing signs of rust fatigue

Pass 22 Feb 2018 177,727 miles

Advise o/s/r tyre 3mm tread depth

Advise rear metal b/pipes over rear axle showing signs of rust fatigue

Fail 20 Feb 2018 177,710 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Top mounting (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Top mountng (2.4.F.3)

Advise o/s/r tyre 3mm tread depth

Advise rear metal b/pipes over rear axle showing signs of rust fatigue

Pass 20 Feb 2017 173,482 miles

Advise both rear tyres cracking in outer tread edge

Advise front suspension top shock absorber mounts showing signs of fatigue

Advise n/s/r tyre plug repaired

Fail 20 Feb 2017 173,482 miles

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

Advise both rear tyres cracking in outer tread edge

Advise front suspension top shock absorber mounts showing signs of fatigue

Advise n/s/r tyre plug repaired

Pass 23 Feb 2016 168,695 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre wearing on tread edges

Advise n/s/r tyre tread getting low

Pass 11 Feb 2015 163,524 miles

advise front suspension top mounts showing signs of fatigue

advise o/s/r road spring showing signs of fatigue

advise rear metal b/pipes showing signs of rust fatigue

Fail 11 Feb 2015 163,524 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise front suspension top mounts showing signs of fatigue

advise o/s/r road spring showing signs of fatigue

advise rear metal b/pipes showing signs of rust fatigue

Pass 26 Feb 2014 158,286 miles

advise fgront suspension top mounts showing signs of fatigue

Pass 22 Feb 2013 153,653 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

advise nearside rear tyre nail in tread.

advise rear axle mounting bushes starting to split.

Fail 22 Feb 2013 153,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

advise nearside rear tyre nail in tread.

advise rear axle mounting bushes starting to split.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 148,990 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 148,990 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 143,935 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

advise engine oil leaks.

advise play at steering rack nearside inner joint.

advise some corrosion at front of inner sills/ floor.

Fail 16 Feb 2011 143,814 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

advise engine oil leaks.

advise play at steering rack nearside inner joint.

advise some corrosion at front of inner sills/ floor.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 138,234 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 131,282 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise nearside rear tyre inner wall has several cuts.

Fail 5 Feb 2009 131,282 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise nearside rear tyre inner wall has several cuts.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 124,070 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 116,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise front brake pads low

Pass 14 Feb 2006 108,576 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 107,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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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K28 VRG is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 106,352 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 K28 VRG, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K28 VRG is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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