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J155 UAN

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

147,913 mi
Last recorded147,913 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ155 UAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 May 2025 147,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis end x 2 patches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced skuttle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch / sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper door damage

Offside Rear Lower door corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

aux belts perished and cracked

corrosion to front and rear steering suspension and braking components inc body frame and axle

steering noisy and notchy

x 2 exhaust rubbers perished and centre rubber snapped

Pass 27 Jul 2023 147,690 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box x2 perished, centre box broke (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s bushs (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear bumper valances corroded

underside corrosion to front and rear steering suspension and braking components inc frame and axle

Fail 18 Jul 2023 147,639 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under battery (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear box x2 perished, centre box broke (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s bushs (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear bumper valances corroded

underside corrosion to front and rear steering suspension and braking components inc frame and axle

Pass 7 Jul 2022 147,348 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 146,769 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 146,287 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 146,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 144,996 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test and all rears ()

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 144,990 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by axle beam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test and all rears ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 142,258 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing inner quarter.

Fail 14 Jan 2010 142,258 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing inner quarter

Nearside inner CV boot split into two

Pass 20 Jan 2009 140,453 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 140,453 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 130,800 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 130,800 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 122,460 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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J155 UAN is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 J155 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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J155 UAN is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 1992.

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