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J144 UAN

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

193,547 mi
Last recorded193,547 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ144 UAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 193,547 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill w/arch area axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 193,539 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel tank insecure tank strap is broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Front Shocker top mounts have play

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

Offside Front Shocker top mount has play

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 189,277 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 189,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam both inner and outer (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 184,809 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 184,799 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. wont adjust (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative inop on one side (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 180,870 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2018 177,759 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front lower arm bushes worn and perished

underbody corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2018 177,708 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8.1% (7.3.B.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front lower arm bushes worn and perished

underbody corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 174,089 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Offside number plate lamp dim

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 170,841 miles

brake pipes corroding

Fail 19 Apr 2016 170,841 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings iner wheel arch behind sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside outer cv gaiter leaking

Pass 21 Apr 2015

brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Apr 2014 163,571 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 162,293 miles

nearside and offside front tyre tread worn low

Fail 16 Apr 2013 162,293 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

nearside and offside front tyre tread worn low

Pass 17 Apr 2012 161,726 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 159,174 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres light cracing to sidewalls

Fail 26 Apr 2011 159,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s front tyres light cracing to sidewalls

Pass 26 Sep 2008 158,791 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 158,791 miles

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

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 27 May 2008 158,788 miles

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

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 153,500 miles

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge+close to marker bars

o/s/r handbrake outer sheefing split

slight play in drivers seat

Fail 20 Apr 2007 153,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge+close to marker bars

o/s/r handbrake outer sheefing split

slight play in drivers seat

Pass 14 Dec 2005 149,178 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 148,369 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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J144 UAN is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J144 UAN, 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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J144 UAN is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 January 1992.

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