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K22 JDS

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,040 mi
Last recorded138,040 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK22 JDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 138,040 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded From tank to front ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2026 138,011 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded From tank to front ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer boot deteriorating (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2025 137,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where looping under chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <3mm tread remaining and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 May 2024 136,309 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle hanger on exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle has surface rust

Pass 2 May 2023 134,923 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 134,923 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 134,914 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 134,862 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 134,862 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 134,790 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 134,465 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 134,546 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 134,228 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 133,873 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 133,865 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 132,297 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 132,280 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 130,273 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 86,742 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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K22 JDS is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K22 JDS, 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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K22 JDS is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 August 1992.

Is K22 JDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K22 JDS shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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