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J196 LPX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

161,536 mi
Last recorded161,536 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ196 LPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 161,536 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel pipe to fuel filter corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2025 161,534 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end, split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel pipe to fuel filter corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2025 161,523 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing from castellated nut (2.1.3 (d))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

cabriolet roof not secured down at nearside front

dipped beam tell tale inoperative

Pass 29 May 2024 161,405 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 161,394 miles

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 161,264 miles

Front seats worn on mounts

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 161,264 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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))

Front seats worn on mounts

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 160,865 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill is corroded near rear axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipe from tank to fuel pump is corroded ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 160,865 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill is corroded near rear axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipe from tank to fuel pump is corroded ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 159,791 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel pump mounts broken

Fail 7 Oct 2019 159,791 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel pump mounts broken

Pass 7 Sep 2018 158,538 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 156,420 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 154,300 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 151,960 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 150,232 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 148,557 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 146,547 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 146,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 144,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 142,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 142,219 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 140,519 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 138,197 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 138,197 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 134,102 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 134,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 126,204 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2005 120,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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J196 LPX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 J196 LPX, 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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J196 LPX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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