The road tax status for K986 DET is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for K986 DET?

The MOT for K986 DET is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 April 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of K986 DET?

The recorded mileage for K986 DET is 162,204 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is K986 DET ULEZ compliant?

No, K986 DET does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1992 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · K986 DET

K986 DET

1992 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20/08/1992. Recorded mileage 162,204 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1992 · Borehamwood
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 30/04/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 162,204 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 30/04/2024

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Mileage: 162,204 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1992
Engine: 1781cc

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K986 DET Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2023
162,204 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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K986 DET Mileage History

06/10/2021162,115 mi
14/10/2021162,115 mi
28/04/2023162,204 mi+89 mi
02/05/2023162,204 mi

Average of roughly 57 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

K986 DET MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 19:02

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Volkswagen Golf (K986 DET) between October 2021 and May 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 02 May 2023 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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 Passenger's seat insecure back seat held up by seat belt (6.2.6 (a) (ii))”; “Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”.

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