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K964 EHX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

96,801 mi
Last recorded96,801 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK964 EHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2026 96,801 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 96,794 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 96,790 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 96,788 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak slight leak from radiator area ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded, not excessive

Pass 6 Jun 2022 96,637 miles

Coolant leak fan switch ()

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 96,125 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 95,898 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 95,746 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 95,402 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 92,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect

Nearside Front Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 92,131 miles

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Interior mirror missing

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 86,602 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 86,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2013 85,056 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 82,371 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F metal brake pipe corroded

N/S/F tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Oil leak

Plastic side sills fitted

View of front brake pads odscured

Fail 8 Jun 2012 82,353 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

All 4 coil springs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F metal brake pipe corroded

N/S/F tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Oil leak

Plastic side sills fitted

Slight roughness in O/S/R wheel bearing

View of front brake pads odscured

Pass 15 Dec 2010 75,196 miles

nearside front inner cv boot split

slight blow from backbox joint

Fail 15 Dec 2010 75,196 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

nearside front inner cv boot split

slight blow from backbox joint

Pass 23 Apr 2010 71,413 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 71,412 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 65,982 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 61,221 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 54,772 miles

o/s rear tyre perrished

Pass 10 Apr 2006 53,212 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 53,211 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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K964 EHX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 K964 EHX, 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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K964 EHX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 August 1992.

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