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K418 XDW

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,650 mi
Last recorded129,650 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK418 XDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 129,650 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 129,627 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 129,449 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 129,249 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 128,849 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 126,956 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 126,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 124,381 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 123,104 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)

steering rack gaiter on steering uj joint worn

Pass 10 Apr 2014 122,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wear in front seat bases

Fail 9 Apr 2014 122,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wear in front seat bases

Pass 28 Mar 2013 120,849 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 120,849 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Both rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2012 118,199 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 118,198 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 115,879 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 114,252 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2009 107,773 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 107,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 96,649 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 96,649 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 85,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 84,157 miles

Front exhaust mount broken but exhaust secure

Minor movement in both rear wheel bearings

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

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

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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K418 XDW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 K418 XDW, 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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K418 XDW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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