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J259 LFW

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,574 mi
Last recorded110,574 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ259 LFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 110,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 110,519 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column has wear or play

Pass 10 Jan 2018 110,515 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 110,509 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 110,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low both low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing wheel bolt missing on each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 108,572 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 108,441 miles

battery insecure

engine over heating

Fail 10 Feb 2012 108,441 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

battery insecure

engine over heating

Pass 19 Jan 2011 105,075 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 105,069 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 100,181 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 100,181 miles

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

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

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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J259 LFW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J259 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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What year was J259 LFW registered?

J259 LFW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J259 LFW safe to buy?

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