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K554 JMY

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,316 mi
Last recorded79,316 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK554 JMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 79,316 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 78,111 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 77,863 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 77,855 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 77,853 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 76,254 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 75,302 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 74,561 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 72,593 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 71,779 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 70,271 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 67,297 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 67,297 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 65,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 65,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 May 2007 63,714 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 67,752 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 67,752 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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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K554 JMY is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 K554 JMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K554 JMY registered?

K554 JMY is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 November 1992.

Is K554 JMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K554 JMY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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