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K848 TAD

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,954 mi
Last recorded189,954 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK848 TAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 189,954 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 189,577 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 189,290 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 189,016 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 188,813 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 188,473 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 188,195 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 187,969 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 187,717 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 186,931 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Apr 2015 186,500 miles

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)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 186,499 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 14 May 2012 186,079 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 186,079 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 185,299 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 May 2011 185,399 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 175,299 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 175,031 miles

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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both rear bearings slight rumble

Pass 16 Sep 2006 163,719 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 163,498 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust blowing at front joint.

Offside indicator repeater lens insecure.

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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K848 TAD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K848 TAD, 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 K848 TAD registered?

K848 TAD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 October 1992.

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