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K796 AHP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

139,417 mi
Last recorded139,417 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK796 AHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 139,417 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 138,819 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 138,075 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 137,581 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 137,122 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 136,631 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 136,347 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 136,347 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 134,931 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 134,931 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box split down side (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 133,836 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 133,022 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 131,566 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 129,396 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 129,381 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

O/S/F RACK END PLAY

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 127,747 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear brake lower effort

Pass 3 Apr 2013 127,665 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 127,290 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 126,314 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 126,175 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play on the o/s rack end socket

Pass 26 Feb 2010 124,926 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes badly corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2010 124,926 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2009 122,840 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 120,476 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 120,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K796 AHP 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 76%.

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 K796 AHP, 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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K796 AHP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 August 1992.

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