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J285 PEC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

183,775 mi
Last recorded183,775 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ285 PEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 183,775 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 182,047 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 180,171 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 178,993 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 178,398 miles

unable to check outer sills fully as covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2020 175,062 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 173,699 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH OUTER BUSHES HAVE WEAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH BOOTS HAVE SMALL SPLITS (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 170,652 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT OUTER BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT WEAR / MOVEMENT (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH BOOTS (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 168,537 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 161,323 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 154,689 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)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 146,673 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 146,673 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 136,692 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 133,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 129,938 miles

body kit fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of both sides outer body sills

Pass 2 Apr 2009 126,225 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 124,263 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)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 124,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 22 Mar 2007 122,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear axle beam rubber bushes deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2006 118,674 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 118,674 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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J285 PEC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J285 PEC, 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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J285 PEC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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