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K893 VPC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

148,599 mi
Last recorded148,599 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK893 VPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 148,599 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s main (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair n/s/r and o/s/r (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 147,015 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 144,440 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 142,759 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 140,205 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 138,218 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 137,647 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 135,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 132,372 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 130,906 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 128,194 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 125,388 miles

O/S/F STEERING RACK BOOT

Pass 7 Apr 2014 123,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front tyres outer edges worn,offside cv boot deteriorated/cracking.

offside handbrake, outer cable deteriorated/split

Pass 16 Mar 2013 121,038 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 118,245 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 115,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 111,607 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 104,063 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 104,063 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 99,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

REAR BRAKES UNEVEN ><CHASSIS DAMAGED AT CENTRE (SUSPECT JACKING BEAM).

Fail 3 May 2007 99,613 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

REAR BRAKES UNEVEN >< CHASSIS DAMAGED AT CENTRE.

Fail 3 May 2006 94,868 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 May 2006 94,868 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 VPC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 K893 VPC, 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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K893 VPC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 August 1992.

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