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K37 CJM

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,686 mi
Last recorded169,686 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK37 CJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 169,686 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 169,176 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 169,163 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 168,524 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 167,949 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 165,298 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 162,528 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 158,123 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front seat feels loose but is secure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bottom ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front seat feels loose but is secure

rattle from engine

Fail 23 Oct 2018 158,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bottom ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front seat feels loose but is secure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front bottom ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front seat feels loose but is secure

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

rattle from engine

Pass 16 Oct 2017 152,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 144,338 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 135,634 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 125,580 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 125,580 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 118,207 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 118,207 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 110,986 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 104,018 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 104,018 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 97,350 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 90,038 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 82,215 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 75,722 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 69,580 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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K37 CJM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K37 CJM, 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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What year was K37 CJM registered?

K37 CJM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 October 1992.

Is K37 CJM safe to buy?

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