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K969 VPB

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

65,717 mi
Last recorded65,717 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK969 VPB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 65,717 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 65,587 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 65,509 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in steering nearside and offside.

Pass 9 May 2023 65,389 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in steering nearside and offside .

Pass 6 Jun 2022 65,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked/damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 65,113 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked not effecting image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both front outer driveshaft gators cracking / perishing slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2019 65,082 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 65,081 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 64,955 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 64,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 64,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 64,832 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 64,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 64,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 64,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 63,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 63,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 60,776 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 56,954 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 52,853 miles

front brake discs corroded

wipers starting to split

Pass 19 Feb 2008 51,775 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 51,753 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 50,787 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 50,787 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 47,979 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s /front tyre side wall perished pass/advise

o/side blade split pass/advise

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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K969 VPB 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 76%.

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 K969 VPB, 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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What year was K969 VPB registered?

K969 VPB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 December 1992.

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