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K91 LMU

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

140,617 mi
Last recorded140,617 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK91 LMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2025 140,617 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 131,645 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp between centre pipe and back box heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Slightly discoloured (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 126,275 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced lamp lens is deteriorated affecting the colour of the light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 126,178 miles

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

Nearside Body insecure Out sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Under passenger seat (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Lamp lens is deteriorated affecting the colour of the light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 117,575 miles

All wheels have wheel nut covers fitted at time of test

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.53mm tread depth present (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 117,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

All wheels have wheel nut covers fitted at time of test

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.53mm tread depth present (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 113,148 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 108,634 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 103,903 miles

Central floor has slight corrosion

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 103,903 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Central floor has slight corrosion

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 99,364 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 99,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 98,418 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 98,418 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 96,915 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 95,833 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 95,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and offside front (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit (6.1.C.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 94,468 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 94,468 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 90,711 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 83,621 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 83,621 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear position, brake & fog lights slightly affected by the operation of the hazards & indicators

Fail 24 Nov 2011 80,495 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 80,495 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 78,978 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 78,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 77,741 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 76,135 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 72,690 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 72,263 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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K91 LMU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 K91 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.

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K91 LMU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 November 1992.

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