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K955 EYP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

229,629 mi
Last recorded229,629 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK955 EYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 229,629 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

most underside components corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2024 227,579 miles

GENERAL UNDERSIDE CORROSION

INNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODED/WEAK

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))

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 21 Jun 2023 225,386 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Sill corroded and covered in underseal

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

Offside Sill corroded and covered in underseal

Pass 27 Nov 2021 223,939 miles

Nearside INNER SILL REPAIR COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Offside INNER SILL REPAIR COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 21 Nov 2020 221,969 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 219,760 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 212,927 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 207,358 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 207,313 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 200,828 miles

fuel filter rubber pipes cracked and deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2016 200,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip beam goes out when main on (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

fuel filter rubber pipes cracked and deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2015 193,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 183,479 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 174,652 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 174,652 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 164,277 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 152,962 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 152,962 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 141,123 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 141,123 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 127,771 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 127,771 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 119,080 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 111,392 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 111,392 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 104,269 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 104,244 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 96,790 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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K955 EYP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K955 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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K955 EYP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 November 1992.

Is K955 EYP safe to buy?

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