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J242 SGS

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,635 mi
Last recorded88,635 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ242 SGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 88,635 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 87,965 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 87,162 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 84,220 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 84,220 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 82,527 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 77,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 74,393 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 72,890 miles

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

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

both sides inner sills/floors starting to corrode

sill covers fitted not allowing corrosion check

Fail 4 Sep 2017 72,886 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both sides inner sills/floors starting to corrode

sill covers fitted not allowing corrosion check

Pass 31 Aug 2016 71,941 miles

Front brakes have slight bind

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

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

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

sill covers fitted not allowing corrosion check

Pass 22 Sep 2015 70,844 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 68,579 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 66,704 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 66,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 66,289 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 66,289 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 66,175 miles

All four tyres starting to crack on side walls.

Offside inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 4 May 2011 66,174 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All four tyres starting to crack on side walls.

Offside inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 23 Apr 2009 65,820 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 64,977 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 63,928 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 55,419 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 55,419 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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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J242 SGS is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 J242 SGS, 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 J242 SGS registered?

J242 SGS is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 May 1992.

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