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J163 MKO

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

183,843 mi
Last recorded183,843 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ163 MKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 183,843 miles

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 183,673 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 182,615 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 181,407 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 180,358 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 179,038 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 177,411 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 176,335 miles

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

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

n/s front chassis around anti roll bar mount corroding.

o/s and n/s rear chassis around suspension mounts corroding.

Pass 30 Nov 2016 174,999 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 172,509 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 169,813 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2014 169,813 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 166,443 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 161,893 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 161,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 156,625 miles

rear beam axle bushes starting to detoriated.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 151,186 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 145,867 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 136,910 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 127,848 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 118,061 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 108,511 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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J163 MKO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J163 MKO, 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 J163 MKO registered?

J163 MKO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 1992.

Is J163 MKO safe to buy?

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