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K557 EUC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,911 mi
Last recorded140,911 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK557 EUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 140,911 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 140,911 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play NSR and OSR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 140,911 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 140,911 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 140,911 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 140,705 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 85,992 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 180,693 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2014 180,693 miles

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2013 174,635 miles

both front outer sills corroded slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2011 168,398 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 163,549 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 163,549 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 158,824 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 158,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2008 151,040 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 151,040 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 145,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 145,861 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 139,758 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 139,758 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 131,531 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 131,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Slight play in both ends of steering rack

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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K557 EUC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K557 EUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K557 EUC registered?

K557 EUC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K557 EUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K557 EUC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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