1993 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · K187 KWR
1993 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1993. Recorded mileage 156,475 miles. MOT valid until 13/02/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/02/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,475 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 2792cc
K187 KWR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2026
- 156,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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K187 KWR Mileage History
- 02/05/2023151,223 mi
- 28/11/2023151,227 mi+4 mi
- 06/02/2025151,232 mi+5 mi
- 14/02/2026156,475 mi+5,243 mi
Average of roughly 1,883 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
K187 KWR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Volkswagen Golf (K187 KWR) between May 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”.
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