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A13 BUD

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,628 mi
Last recorded99,628 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 BUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 99,628 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 99,622 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 99,622 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 99,622 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 99,147 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 98,927 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 97,827 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 97,779 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 96,119 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 94,190 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 94,190 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 92,470 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 90,882 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 89,320 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 89,320 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 88,245 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 86,762 miles

advise all brake pipes slightly corroded

advise back box corroded

advise rear number plate slightly defaced

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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A13 BUD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A13 BUD, 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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A13 BUD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 October 1992.

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