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K801 OFM

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,224 mi
Last recorded66,224 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK801 OFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 66,224 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 66,114 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT 195/45/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 65,142 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 64,100 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 102,727 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 97,764 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 96,653 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 96,637 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 94,762 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 93,764 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 93,747 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high nearside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working offside (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2016 92,319 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 87,883 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 87,377 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 87,377 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 86,694 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2012 86,694 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 86,635 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

washer bottle weaking water

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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K801 OFM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K801 OFM, 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 K801 OFM registered?

K801 OFM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 October 1992.

Is K801 OFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K801 OFM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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