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B4 DKY

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

174,230 mi
Last recorded174,230 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 DKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 174,230 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 173,587 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 173,258 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 172,773 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 172,608 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 171,854 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 171,417 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 169,759 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 167,994 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 167,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 165,924 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 165,465 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 164,215 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 164,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 161,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyre are worn on the inner edges

oil leak from engine area

slight weeping from fuel filler neck repair

Fail 3 May 2013 161,198 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyre are worn on the inner edges

oil leak from engine area

slight weeping from fuel filler neck repair

Pass 24 Jan 2012 159,804 miles

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

front brakes have run out

main beam tell tail light is not working

near side front tyre is worn on the inner edge

off side front tyre is badly worn on the inner edge & has a bad deep cut

oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2012 159,804 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front brakes have run out

main beam tell tail light is not working

near side front tyre is worn on the inner edge

off side front tyre is badly worn on the inner edge & has a bad deep cut

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2010 156,389 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

main beam warning light is not working

n/s/ front to rear brake pipe is corroded

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge & has deep cuts

Fail 16 Dec 2010 156,389 miles

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

main beam warning light is not working

n/s/ front to rear brake pipe is corroded

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge & has deep cuts

Pass 26 Nov 2009 151,268 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 149,537 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 149,537 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 145,764 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 145,764 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 139,461 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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B4 DKY is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 B4 DKY, 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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B4 DKY is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 June 1992.

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