CarVerify

Free Car Check

K36 LMK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2792cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,107 mi
Last recorded133,107 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above 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

RegistrationK36 LMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 133,107 miles

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

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

osf & nsf floor starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jul 2010 132,983 miles

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

full sill covers so unable to inspect outer sill areas!!!

o/s & n/s floor to sill areas are damadged and corroded/weak in various areas!!!!!!

rear beam axle bushes are worn/seperating!!!!

wheels slightly touch inner splash guards on full lock!!!

Fail 1 Jul 2010 132,983 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

full sill covers so unable to inspect outer sill areas!!!

o/s & n/s floor to sill areas are damadged and corroded/weak in various areas!!!!!!

rear beam axle bushes are worn/seperating!!!!

wheels slightly touch inner splash guards on full lock!!!

Pass 1 Dec 2009 123,768 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner area..

o/s & n/s front floor areas corroded/weak..

o/s handbrake minimal effort..

pads wearing low..

Pass 20 Oct 2008 117,455 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 117,451 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 112,725 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 106,130 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2006 106,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

K36 LMK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K36 LMK, 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 K36 LMK?

You can check the full history of K36 LMK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K36 LMK registered?

K36 LMK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K36 LMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K36 LMK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K36 LMK 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 K36 LMK. 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.