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K374 LAB

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

111,726 mi
Last recorded111,726 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK374 LAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 111,726 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 111,722 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure pump (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 110,680 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 109,299 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 108,049 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 106,585 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 103,356 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 100,421 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 98,677 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 98,677 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 97,641 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 93,508 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 93,508 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 91,372 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 89,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 86,809 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2012 86,809 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2011 84,513 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 82,403 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 79,392 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 75,993 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 75,992 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 68,329 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 65,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Sill panels are covered with plastic trims , unable to assess sill condition.

Fail 24 Jun 2006 65,159 miles

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

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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K374 LAB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 K374 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.

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K374 LAB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 August 1992.

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