CarVerify

Free Car Check

K368 LAB

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,016 mi
Last recorded111,016 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK368 LAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 111,016 miles

advise body and underbody corrosion

advise front discs worn/corroded

advise rear tca bushes getting worn

advise wipers poor

strong advise exhaust blows from the clamps

strong advise o/s/r tyre cracked /.perished on the outer wall

Fail 21 Aug 2013 110,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise exhaust blows from the clamps

advise front discs worn/corroded

advise underbody corrosion

advise wipers poor

advise wipers poor

strong advise o/s/r tyre cracked/perished on the outer wall

Pass 25 Jul 2012 107,360 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 105,293 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 105,263 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear tyre cracking up

Pass 6 Jul 2010 103,000 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 100,114 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 100,114 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 97,006 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 97,006 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f discs slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking around tread

o/s/f discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2007 93,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 89,499 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2005 79,878 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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K368 LAB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K368 LAB, 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

How do I check the history of K368 LAB?

You can check the full history of K368 LAB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K368 LAB registered?

K368 LAB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 August 1992.

Is K368 LAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K368 LAB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K368 LAB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K368 LAB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.