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K435 UNH

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,291 mi
Last recorded129,291 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK435 UNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 129,291 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 129,197 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 129,189 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2023 129,171 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 128,906 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 128,034 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Mar 2021 128,024 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jun 2019 127,938 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 126,969 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 126,216 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 125,251 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 124,254 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 123,449 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 122,765 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 121,993 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 121,146 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 119,976 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 7 Sep 2009 119,976 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)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 16 Sep 2008 116,954 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 116,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 109,773 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 109,773 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2006 93,715 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

some of the vehicles steel brake pipes and flexible brake hose ferrules are showing signs of corrosion,nearside front tyre worn to 2mm,front brake disc padfs worn to approx3mm,rear brakes only just met the mot standards. all of these items will need

Pass 9 Sep 2006 93,715 miles

some of the vehicles steel brake pipes and flexible brake hose ferrules are showing signs of corrosion,nearside front tyre worn to 2mm,front brake disc padfs worn to approx3mm,rear brakes only just met the mot standards. all of these items will need

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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K435 UNH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K435 UNH, 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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K435 UNH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 August 1992.

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