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White and White · Petrol · 1992 · 1,781 cc

K48 SSUMOT history

K48 SSU is a white and white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2026 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 96,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2025.

K48 SSU white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 May 2026
Mileage
96,779 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K48 SSU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 May 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K48 SSU was last recorded at 96,779 miles on 28 Apr 2025, 1,430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Mar 2019: 92,650 miles, lower than 98,410 miles on 27 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
95,349 miles · 7 May 2024
Between the last two tests
1,430 miles
Average per year
567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,779 miles
  • 2024 – 95,349 miles
  • 2023 – 95,234 miles
  • 2022 – 94,055 miles
  • 2021 – 93,393 miles
  • 2020 – 92,976 miles
  • 2019 – 92,650 miles
  • 2018 – 98,410 miles
  • 2016 – 91,819 miles
  • 2015 – 90,867 miles
  • 2014 – 89,692 miles
  • 2012 – 89,097 miles
  • 2011 – 88,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,779 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Inner sill area corroded offside front steering rack mounting area corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Various corrosion across under-body

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Coolant leak thermostat

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,779 miles (+1,430)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    96,779 miles
    Test number
    319151238645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,349 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    95,349 miles
    Test number
    710058692767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,234 miles (+1,179)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    95,234 miles
    Test number
    624191677056
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • Advisory2x nails in n/s/f tyre
    • AdvisoryAdvise oil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s/f track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryO/s/f steering rack mounting area corroded, n/s/r inner sill area slightly corroded

  4. Pass94,055 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    94,055 miles
    Test number
    710178418234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill area corroded offside front steering rack mounting area corroded

  5. Fail94,045 miles (+652)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,045 miles
    Test number
    279485644605
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside slowest (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering rack mounting area (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill area corroded offside front steering rack mounting area corroded

  6. Pass93,393 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,393 miles
    Test number
    960186747806
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear service brake efficiency only just met would require adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion across under-body

  7. Fail93,391 miles (+415)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,391 miles
    Test number
    736592425739
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion across under-body

  8. Pass92,976 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    92,976 miles
    Test number
    166140864921
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak water outlet housing
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive head gasket & sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail92,976 miles (+326)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,976 miles
    Test number
    639517953903
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak water outlet housing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive head gasket & sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass92,650 miles (-5,760)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    92,650 miles
    Test number
    282533393921
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak stat housing
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass98,410 miles (+6,004)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    98,410 miles
    Test number
    911513120144
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak thermostat
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail92,406 miles (+587)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,406 miles
    Test number
    120440948217
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak thermostat
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass91,819 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    91,819 miles
    Test number
    500021922434
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail91,819 miles (+952)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,819 miles
    Test number
    312628098674
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass90,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,867 miles
    Test number
    328930075171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,867 miles (+1,175)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,867 miles
    Test number
    389810575130
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  17. Pass89,692 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    89,692 miles
    Test number
    135532794476
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Fail89,691 miles (+594)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,691 miles
    Test number
    169840994420
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass89,097 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    89,097 miles
    Test number
    705378832234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail89,087 miles (+292)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,087 miles
    Test number
    485947232211
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

  21. Pass88,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    88,795 miles
    Test number
    129477991083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail88,795 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,795 miles
    Test number
    418761991095
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Questions about K48 SSU

Does K48 SSU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K48 SSU expired on 6 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K48 SSU?
The MOT on K48 SSU expired on 6 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K48 SSU done?
K48 SSU was recorded at 96,779 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2025, an average of 567 miles a year.
Has K48 SSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K48 SSU has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on K48 SSU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K48 SSU find?
K48 SSU passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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