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K511 WPD

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,913 mi
Last recorded111,913 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK511 WPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 111,913 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view vertical crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 111,902 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint loose and leak at front (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view vertical crack (3.2 (a) (i))

oil and coolant low

Pass 5 Sep 2023 107,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 100,998 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 89,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 82,668 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 82,658 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2019 67,792 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion in sill ends

Fail 20 Mar 2019 67,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight binding in brake

Offside Rear tyre perished

corrosion in sill ends

Pass 28 Mar 2018 66,887 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 65,930 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn low

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 64,767 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing low

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

Rear age cracking in side walls

Rear axle beam bushes in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2015 63,094 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 61,895 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 60,612 miles

deterioration in centre exhaust silencer

rear exhaust silencer in very poor condition

Pass 10 May 2012 59,271 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

deterioation in exhaust system

Fail 10 May 2012 59,260 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

deterioration in exhaust system

Pass 27 Apr 2011 57,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 56,601 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 55,370 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 8 May 2008 53,801 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre perished

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 9 May 2007 52,411 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 50,984 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 47,774 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 47,774 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Drivers front tyre worn and perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger rear tyre perished

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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K511 WPD 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 80%.

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 K511 WPD, 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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K511 WPD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 October 1992.

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