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J314 LLV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,525 mi
Last recorded79,525 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ314 LLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 79,525 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rusty sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rear bumper holed from rust

exhaust rusty in few places

Fail 3 Apr 2025 79,525 miles

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

exhaust rusty in few places

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rusty sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rear bumper holed from rust

Pass 1 Oct 2018 77,904 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel tank strap corroded

sill covers fitted

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Sep 2018 77,869 miles

Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification both springs have been cut and secured with cable ties (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel tank strap corroded

sill covers fitted

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Sep 2017 76,293 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 76,234 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 177,217 miles

Nearside rear tyre perrishing

Offside fuel tank strap corroded

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Oct 2014 173,146 miles

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 164,469 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside inner headlight loose but secure

Fail 19 Sep 2013 164,469 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside inner headlight loose but secure

Pass 12 Oct 2012 157,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 8 Oct 2012 157,083 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Oct 2011 153,764 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 153,764 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 151,750 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

movement at top of steering column

Fail 20 Aug 2010 151,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

movement at top of steering column

Pass 26 Mar 2008 137,607 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 127,663 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 127,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 123,060 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 123,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front drivers side steering arm has slight lift

front drivers side topm strut bush has slight movement

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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J314 LLV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J314 LLV, 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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J314 LLV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 January 1992.

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