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KTK 161

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,027 mi
Last recorded69,027 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTK 161
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 69,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, age 2001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, age 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, age 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 69,027 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, age 2001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, age 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, age 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 68,939 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 68,937 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 68,337 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 68,337 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 67,000 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 66,079 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated RUBBER BOOT IS CRACKING (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 66,076 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure FIXING RUBBER BROKEN. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated RUBBER BOOT IS CRACKING (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 64,801 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 64,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 64,311 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 63,805 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 63,193 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 62,937 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 62,452 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 62,011 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 61,372 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 12 Apr 2012 61,371 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 13 Apr 2011 60,664 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f and n/s/r and o/s/f tyres outter side wall perrisig

Fail 2 Nov 2009 59,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 59,941 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 58,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 58,517 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 53,426 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 46,645 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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KTK 161 is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KTK 161, 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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What year was KTK 161 registered?

KTK 161 is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 1992.

Is KTK 161 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KTK 161 shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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