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K793 KGT

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

95,791 mi
Last recorded95,791 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK793 KGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 95,791 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2024 95,776 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 95,729 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 95,640 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 95,640 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 95,356 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 95,072 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 94,614 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 94,614 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 93,738 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 92,945 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 92,171 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 91,203 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 90,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 90,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 89,039 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 88,108 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 87,302 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 85,950 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 83,563 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 81,323 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 78,232 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 74,428 miles

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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K793 KGT is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 K793 KGT, 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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What year was K793 KGT registered?

K793 KGT is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 September 1992.

Is K793 KGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K793 KGT shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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