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K321 LWP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,941 mi
Last recorded91,941 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK321 LWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 91,941 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in top strut mountings

Pass 22 Apr 2022 91,217 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 90,698 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 89,898 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 88,622 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 87,314 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 85,329 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 85,327 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 May 2015 83,640 miles

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

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

nsr wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 3 May 2014 82,901 miles

osf brake hose poor fit

rear brakes just met limits

slight noise nsf and nsr wheel on rotation

Pass 18 Apr 2013 82,451 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 82,451 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 82,252 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 80,947 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 79,650 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 79,650 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 72,219 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 73,584 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 66,357 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 66,357 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K321 LWP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K321 LWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K321 LWP registered?

K321 LWP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K321 LWP safe to buy?

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