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J272 PRP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,748 mi
Last recorded180,748 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ272 PRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 180,748 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 174,403 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 169,243 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 162,954 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 156,392 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 150,071 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 140,906 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 133,504 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 126,205 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 126,205 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 119,646 miles

Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 119,644 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor at suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 114,386 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 May 2014 108,278 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 102,119 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 102,119 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 95,334 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 90,092 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 84,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 80,134 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2008 73,457 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2008 73,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 64,129 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 55,748 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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J272 PRP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J272 PRP, 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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J272 PRP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 July 1992.

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