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J1 YHN

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

150,585 mi
Last recorded150,585 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 YHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 150,585 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 150,218 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 149,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 149,567 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 148,927 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 146,332 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 145,158 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 144,049 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 144,049 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 143,066 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 143,066 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 140,833 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 140,110 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 13,926 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 137,876 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 137,760 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 134,839 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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J1 YHN is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 J1 YHN, 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 J1 YHN registered?

J1 YHN is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J1 YHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 YHN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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