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J140 CYC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,694 mi
Last recorded112,694 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ140 CYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 112,694 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 112,673 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 112,658 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 112,634 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 112,609 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 112,609 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 112,388 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 112,388 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel system component leaking Filter union leak. (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 112,278 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 112,263 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 111,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Small cut NSR Tyre

Slight corrosion fuel pipe

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2008 111,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 111,698 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 111,605 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 111,436 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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J140 CYC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J140 CYC, 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 J140 CYC registered?

J140 CYC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 February 1992.

Is J140 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J140 CYC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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