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K875 NGA

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

60,885 mi
Last recorded60,885 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK875 NGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 60,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 60,856 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 57,447 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 57,340 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed in 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

o\s hand brake reading low

Pass 3 Feb 2022 55,720 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 52,781 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 52,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor holed marked in yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 50,085 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 50,043 miles

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

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 49,850 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 45,648 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 42,101 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 36,484 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 34,306 miles

front brake discs very worn and corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2015 34,306 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)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced condensation in lamp (1.7.5a)

front brake discs very worn and corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 34,239 miles

Both rear axle bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 24 Jun 2014 34,239 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear axle bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 34,182 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 34,182 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 34,081 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 34,079 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)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 34,068 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 34,056 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Fail 4 May 2011 34,056 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)

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

Serious oil leak at engine

Pass 11 May 2010 34,004 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 33,854 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 33,854 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 20 May 2008 33,804 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine running rough at idle

rear axle bushes starting too wear

Pass 17 May 2007 33,706 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 May 2007 33,705 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 33,660 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 33,659 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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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K875 NGA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K875 NGA, 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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K875 NGA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 October 1992.

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