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K497 FEE

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,072 mi
Last recorded134,072 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK497 FEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 134,072 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front shock absorber pinch bolt not located correctly

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 134,072 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front shock absorber pinch bolt not located correctly

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 134,027 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 134,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached front bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 133,784 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 133,784 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle pull left (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 133,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 133,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears pull to left (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 132,998 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 132,990 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 132,902 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 132,884 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 132,370 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 131,933 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 131,341 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 130,881 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside outer cv boot has slight seepage of grease

offside front tyre wearing on edges and perishing

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 11 Aug 2014 130,366 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2013 129,787 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to front suspension arms

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

offside front tyre worn inner edge/ perished

offside rear tyre perished/ worn inner edge

Fail 16 Aug 2013 129,771 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to front suspension arms

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

offside front tyre worn inner edge/ perished

offside rear tyre perished/ worn inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2012 128,473 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 127,164 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 127,164 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 125,556 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 124,399 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 124,398 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 123,157 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 123,157 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 122,161 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 121,211 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 121,211 miles

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

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

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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K497 FEE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 K497 FEE, 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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K497 FEE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 August 1992.

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