MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,359 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
heavy surface corrosion n/s and o/s outer sills but not considered excessive
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
slight surface rusting rear brake pipes
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
heavy surface corrosion n/s and o/s outer sills but not considered excessive
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
slight surface rusting rear brake pipes
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear w/bearings slight roughness
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear w/bearings slight roughness
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
K89 LMU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 K89 LMU, 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
How do I check the history of K89 LMU?
You can check the full history of K89 LMU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was K89 LMU registered?
K89 LMU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 October 1992.
Is K89 LMU safe to buy?
The MOT history for K89 LMU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does K89 LMU have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K89 LMU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.