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J189 MVU

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,548 mi
Last recorded45,548 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ189 MVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 45,548 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 45,214 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 44,461 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 43,149 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 177,250 miles

After market wheels, tyres, suspension & exhaust system fitted at time of test.

Brake pedal appears to have slight travel but pedal not creeping under pressure & all brakes functioning in roller brake tester.

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S Outer gaiters. (2.5.C.1a)

N/S Front cross member for bumper support has 1 missing bolt.

Rear seats fully removed at time of test, rear belts clearly not used so not tested.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S Rear. (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective Tyre appears to be under inflated. ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S Rear. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 176,082 miles

Front Nearside & offside inner sills corroded

Nearside Bolt missing from front cross member (radiator/bumper support only)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non standard exhaust fitted

Non standard tyres, wheels and suspension fitted

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Petrol tank brackets corroded

Rear area loaded + seats folded down. Unable to fully examine seats/seatbelts

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 175,668 miles

Bolt missing from front cross member (bumper/radiator support only)

Exhaust noisy non standard (7.1.4)

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non standard tyres, wheels and suspension fitted

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear area loaded and seats folded down, unable to examine seatbelts/seat

Fail 24 Feb 2016 175,668 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Bolt missing from front cross member (bumper/radiator support only)

Exhaust noisy non standard (7.1.4)

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non standard tyres, wheels and suspension fitted

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear area loaded and seats folded down, unable to examine seatbelts/seat

Pass 13 Feb 2015 173,217 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 167,019 miles

corrosion at brake pipes at nearside rear equalizer valve and brake hose(limited vision)

corrosion at fuel unions at rear

non standard suspension,wheels,exhaust etc

rear discs worn,pads look low,advise wheels off inspection asap

Fail 14 Feb 2014 167,019 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

corrosion at brake pipes at nearside rear equalizer valve and brake hose(limited vision)

corrosion at fuel unions at rear

non standard suspension,wheels,exhaust etc

rear discs worn,pads look low,advise wheels off inspection asap

small corrosion around all jacking points,advise welding in near future

Pass 1 Mar 2013 157,623 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

corrosion around jacking points

corrosion forming in front to rear brake pipe and from nearside rear brake hose

non standard suspension,wheels ,exhaust etc fitted

passenger seats front and rear not fitted in vehicle at time of test

rear discs worn!condition of rear pads not known

slight rumble from nearside rear wheel bearing,advise renewing

Fail 1 Mar 2013 157,623 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

corrosion around jacking points

corrosion forming in front to rear brake pipe and from nearside rear brake hose

non standard suspension,wheels ,exhaust etc fitted

passenger seats front and rear not fitted in vehicle at time of test

rear discs worn!condition of rear pads not known

slight rumble from nearside rear wheel bearing,advise renewing

Pass 7 Oct 2011 151,267 miles

brake pipe close to exhaust box

corrosion at front jacking points(on floor pan)

corrosion starting around nearside rear suspension mount

corrosion starting on some brake pipes

damage to exhaust

knock from steering(limited vision due to covered parts)

nearside front braided hose close to nearside brake pipe on lock to lock check

nearside handbrake cable ,outer casing close to exhaust box

nearside washer jet inoperative(offside clearing screen !)

non standard suspension etc fitted

offside inner door handle missing

some brake pedal travel,effiency good.

stone chips in screen

Fail 7 Oct 2011 151,267 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

brake pipe close to exhaust box

corrosion at front jacking points(on floor pan)

corrosion starting around nearside rear suspension mount

corrosion starting on some brake pipes

damage to exhaust

knock from steering(limited vision due to covered parts)

nearside front braided hose close to nearside brake pipe on lock to lock check

nearside handbrake cable ,outer casing close to exhaust box

nearside washer jet inoperative(offside clearing screen !)

non standard suspension etc fitted

offside inner door handle missing

some brake pedal travel,effiency good.

stone chips in screen

Pass 22 Dec 2008 144,229 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2008 144,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2007 133,445 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r parking brake effort low for make & model.

Fail 25 Sep 2007 133,439 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r parking brake effort low for make & model.

Fail 17 Sep 2007 133,434 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 133,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 114,450 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 113,374 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 100,522 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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J189 MVU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J189 MVU, 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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J189 MVU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 1992.

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