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J295 DUU

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,424 mi
Last recorded145,424 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ295 DUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 145,424 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 141,217 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 4mm in primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated 4mm split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 3.5mm in primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Slight corrosion on feed pipe to pump ()

Pass 19 Dec 2023 137,086 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 137,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 133,180 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 130,145 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated 4mm split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perishing 185/55/15 82V 47/17 Toyo (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 42/13 Autogrip (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perishing 45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 42/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 130,145 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated 4mm split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perishing 185/55/15 82V 47/17 Toyo (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 42/13 Autogrip (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perishing 45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 42/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 127,121 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear cables (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 127,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear cables (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 125,254 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 125,252 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 122,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 122,644 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive cam seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 120,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 120,080 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 119,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

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

Rear both tyres wearing unevenly

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 119,341 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 117,198 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 114,644 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 112,221 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 109,379 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 105,937 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 102,242 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 96,045 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 89,965 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 84,281 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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J295 DUU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J295 DUU, 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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J295 DUU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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