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J235 OEA

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,739 mi
Last recorded108,739 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ235 OEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 108,739 miles

underside slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2025 108,604 miles

underside slightly corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2023 108,534 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 108,018 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 107,447 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 105,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

damage to windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2017 105,858 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 105,755 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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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J235 OEA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J235 OEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J235 OEA registered?

J235 OEA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 January 1992.

Is J235 OEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J235 OEA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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