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J18 VVV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,160 mi
Last recorded132,160 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 VVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 132,160 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 132,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 131,456 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 128,884 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 128,146 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 128,146 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 127,576 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 126,012 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 123,257 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 123,054 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 121,278 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 117,946 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wishbone bushes cracked and perished

greese on brake pipes

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2013 114,385 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 114,633 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 8 Oct 2011 114,303 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 114,301 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 110,517 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 104,902 miles

Oil leak from sump area

Slight hand brake travel

Pass 7 Mar 2007 99,266 miles

Both front outer cv boots perishing

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 93,246 miles

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

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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J18 VVV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J18 VVV, 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 J18 VVV registered?

J18 VVV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 January 1992.

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