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K355 BHP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

162,885 mi
Last recorded162,885 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK355 BHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 162,885 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 162,884 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 162,802 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 162,802 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 162,559 miles

free play nearside steering rack end

Fail 8 Jul 2022 161,970 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

free play nearside steering rack end

Pass 18 Jun 2021 161,459 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 161,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 160,561 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 157,725 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 157,682 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 157,682 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 157,682 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 157,682 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 157,682 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 157,411 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 157,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 May 2012 147,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2012 147,904 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 138,343 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2011 138,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2010 127,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 May 2010 127,970 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 116,038 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside c.v boot cracking

odue of petrol around neck

offside rear coil spring rusty at bottom

slight lift both front top shock mounts

slight play in steering column

slight play offside rear hub bearing

Pass 27 May 2008 106,244 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 103,288 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2007 103,288 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2006 100,468 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 100,468 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel tank corroded

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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K355 BHP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 K355 BHP, 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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K355 BHP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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