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K893 EYP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

146,030 mi
Last recorded146,030 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK893 EYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 146,030 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 146,030 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 144,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1s at min standard (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 144,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hand operated control valve insecure (1.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1s at min standard (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024
Pass 23 Mar 2023 140,229 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 138,075 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 134,768 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 134,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 132,710 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 129,404 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front wipers smearing

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 128,495 miles

both front tyres wearing low and near side front side wall damage

head lamps poor images

Fail 28 Mar 2018 128,494 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

both front tyres wearing low and near side front side wall damage

head lamps poor images

Pass 3 Apr 2017 127,848 miles

CHASSIS DAMAGE.

DRIVERS SEAT LOOSE.

GENERAL CORROSION.

INTERIOR MIRROR LOOSE.

LARGE OIL LEAK.

O/S DOOR HANDLE FAULT.

PLAY MISC-STEERING+F SUSPENSION.

PLAY R WHEELS BEARINGS.

R EXHAUST BOX LOOSE.

Fail 3 Apr 2017 127,848 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CHASSIS DAMAGE.

DRIVERS SEAT LOOSE.

GENERAL CORROSION.

INTERIOR MIRROR LOOSE.

LARGE OIL LEAK.

O/S DOOR HANDLE FAULT.

PLAY MISC-STEERING+F SUSPENSION.

PLAY R WHEELS BEARINGS.

R EXHAUST BOX LOOSE.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 127,381 miles

both front tyres close to wear bars

engine oil leak

slight exhaust leak centre to rear joint

Fail 2 Apr 2016 127,381 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres close to wear bars

engine oil leak

slight exhaust leak centre to rear joint

Pass 8 Apr 2015 126,402 miles

STEERING COLUMN PLAY.DRIVERS SEAT LOOSE.OIL LEAKS.GENERAL CORROSION.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS SUSPENSION/STEERING.PLAY O/S/R+N/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

Fail 7 Apr 2015 126,401 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

STEERING COLUMN PLAY.DRIVERS SEAT LOOSE.OIL LEAKS.GENERAL CORROSION.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS SUSPENSION/STEERING.PLAY O/S/R+N/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 124,919 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR LOW SLIGHT WEAR IN F/TOP MOUNTS OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R BEARING AND DUST COVER MISSING

Fail 5 Apr 2014 124,917 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR LOW SLIGHT WEAR IN F/TOP MOUNTS OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R BEARING AND DUST COVER MISSING

Pass 21 Mar 2013 123,853 miles

N/S MIRROR LOOSE.COOLANT LEVEL LOW.GENERAL CORROSION.FUEL TANK DAMP/STAIN?CHASSIS DAMAGE.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS SUSPENSION/STEERING.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.OIL LEAKS.

R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

Fail 20 Mar 2013 123,852 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

N/S MIRROR LOOSE.COOLANT LEVEL LOW.GENERAL CORROSION.FUEL TANK DAMP/STAIN?CHASSIS DAMAGE.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS SUSPENSION/STEERING.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.OIL LEAKS.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 123,773 miles

repair to fuel tank

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

damge to both front chassis/floors

Fail 14 Mar 2012 123,773 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

damge to both front chassis/floors

repair to fuel tank

Pass 23 Apr 2011 123,630 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 123,622 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 120,490 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 120,186 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 119,491 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 11,838 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 113,710 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 104,338 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 104,338 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 97,245 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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K893 EYP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 K893 EYP, 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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K893 EYP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 October 1992.

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