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K997 JMX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,008 mi
Last recorded156,008 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK997 JMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 156,008 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 156,004 miles

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

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

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

drivers seat has play detected on base mountings

Fail 29 Apr 2024 156,004 miles

Emissions unable to be completed run out of fuel (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen not hitting screen on o/s (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

drivers seat has play detected on base mountings

Pass 11 Jan 2023 155,916 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 155,909 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 155,755 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 155,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 155,649 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 155,647 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 152,755 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 148,721 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre worm on inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2011 148,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre worm on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2010 142,146 miles

engine oil leak

reverse light inop - both front shock absorber dust covers missing - both front tyres very close to limit inner edge aprx 2.5mm - some movment n/s/f top strut mtg brg

Fail 3 Sep 2010 142,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

reverse light inop - both front shock absorber dust covers missing - both front tyres very close to limit inner edge aprx 2.5mm - some movment n/s/f top strut mtg brg

Pass 4 Sep 2009 136,637 miles

advise o/sn/s rear wheel bearings for play

advise o/sn/s top strut slight play

Pass 18 Feb 2008 136,448 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 136,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 134,994 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 131,787 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 131,740 miles

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

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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K997 JMX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K997 JMX, 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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K997 JMX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 November 1992.

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