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K989 BRE

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

116,025 mi
Last recorded116,025 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK989 BRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 116,025 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 116,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2025 113,536 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 113,535 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))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both Sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 May 2024 103,814 miles

Coolant LOW on Pre Check

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (mid bend) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 May 2024 103,814 miles

Coolant LOW on Pre Check

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (mid bend) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 99,162 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 98,892 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play NSR and OSR have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 98,686 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front wheel bearings slightly rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 98,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small leak of gases from mid to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front OSF and NSF outer cv boots starting to show signs of perishing

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 98,410 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small leak of gases from mid to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front OSF and NSF outer cv boots starting to show signs of perishing

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 98,103 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 97,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 97,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 97,966 miles

front brake back plates badley correded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 95,336 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 95,336 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 94,345 miles

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

front exhaust getting rough

Pass 10 Aug 2011 94,309 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 94,309 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 93,177 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 90,353 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 80,906 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 80,906 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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K989 BRE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 K989 BRE, 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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K989 BRE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 December 1992.

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