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COL 3K

1993 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

76,710 mi
Last recorded76,710 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Golf104,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOL 3K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 76,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight movement in spring mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer wrapping corroded & separating from exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 76,551 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 76,518 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 76,388 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 76,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box outer skin has corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 75,869 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 75,869 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 75,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Scuff Marks On Bumper

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing Lights Inop

Fail 2 May 2019 75,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Scuff Marks On Bumper

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Reversing Lights Inop

Pass 25 May 2018 74,919 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 74,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 74,362 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 73,753 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 73,070 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 72,320 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 71,054 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 69,952 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 68,780 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 67,608 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 66,335 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 65,154 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 60,464 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 58,526 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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COL 3K is a 1993 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 104,971 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 COL 3K, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was COL 3K registered?

COL 3K is a 1993 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 1993.

Is COL 3K safe to buy?

The MOT history for COL 3K shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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