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J220 CWA

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

83,863 mi
Last recorded83,863 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ220 CWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 83,863 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 83,863 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2023 83,759 miles

slight play in steering u jay

Fail 30 Aug 2023 83,759 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play in steering u jay

Pass 28 Jun 2022 83,635 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 83,627 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 82,814 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 82,324 miles

slight up and down movement on n/s/f shocker bulk head starting to rust slight play and movement on steering colum frot and rear suspension rubbers startining to perrish

Pass 4 Sep 2018 81,858 miles

brake pipes rusting front and rear suspension rubbers starting to perish slight play on steering column bulk head starting to rust up and down movement on n/s/f shocker

Pass 1 Sep 2017 80,855 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (2.4.G.1)

both front seat backs have slight movement

can't check sills fully kit fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2017 80,855 miles

Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) both side front (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre badly perished and cracking in tread

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (2.4.G.1)

both front seat backs have slight movement

can't check sills fully kit fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 80,482 miles

under body showing its age steel brake pipe rusting

Fail 15 Jun 2016 80,481 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed n/s main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Steering pivot point has excessive play in the steering u/j (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 80,316 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 80,313 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 79,673 miles

suspension components have some heavy surface corrosion.steel brake pipes and chassis has some surface corrosion

Fail 28 May 2014 79,673 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

suspension components have some heavy surface corrosion.steel brake pipes and chassis has some surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2013 79,262 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight exhaust blow.

some rear brake imbalance, some wear in steering rack.some rust in brake pipes.

Fail 13 Jun 2013 79,258 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

some rear brake imbalance. some wear in steering rack. some rust in brake pipes. slight exhaust blow.

Pass 10 May 2012 77,396 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 77,392 miles

offside rear brake slightly slow in application.steel brake pipes and brake hose ferrules have some rust

Pass 30 Mar 2010 77,093 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 77,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 74,961 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 74,467 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 74,463 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 73,416 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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J220 CWA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 J220 CWA, 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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J220 CWA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 1992.

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