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K353 SLX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,772 mi
Last recorded57,772 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK353 SLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 57,772 miles

Outer body and under body corrosion age related

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 54,034 miles

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

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

general corrosion to undercarriage

oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2023 54,031 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid supply pipe cut. (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre dated 2004. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre dated 2004. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL ferrules on all brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 53,913 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2022 53,895 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 53,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 51,921 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 51,711 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 51,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2016 50,625 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 48,857 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 45,999 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 43,204 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 41,461 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 39,750 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 37,760 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 36,761 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 35,677 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 34,067 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 31,977 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 30,023 miles

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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K353 SLX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K353 SLX, 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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K353 SLX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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