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J227 LFW

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,056 mi
Last recorded189,056 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ227 LFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 189,056 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 186,848 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 186,846 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 183,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower front panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front seat back release lever damaged

Nearside Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Fail 23 Apr 2024 183,536 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower front panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged and very close to fouling on driveshaft when on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat back release lever damaged

Nearside Front windscreen chipped

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged and very close to fouling on driveshaft when on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

clutch pedal rubber missing

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 26 Apr 2023 179,406 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bush holder corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 179,318 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure anti roll bar mounting bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced bush holder play and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 178,814 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 178,813 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked front suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength a marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 178,810 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 178,810 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 176,696 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 171,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 162,602 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 162,602 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 156,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 156,556 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 147,164 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 136,334 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 126,485 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 119,970 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 115,049 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 107,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 102,245 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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J227 LFW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J227 LFW, 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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J227 LFW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 February 1992.

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