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J323 TBW

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

248,655 mi
Last recorded248,655 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ323 TBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 248,655 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 248,651 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 247,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 247,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 247,395 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam front bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam front bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 247,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

waxed oiled under vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2021 247,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 247,155 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 246,733 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 246,147 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 245,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 245,947 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 245,830 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 245,830 miles

Driver's seat insecure Seat back insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking Pipe by fuel pump (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 239,947 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 233,166 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

drivers seat slight lift in upright of seat

Fail 4 Nov 2013 233,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

drivers seat slight lift in upright of seat

Pass 21 Nov 2012 227,452 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 227,448 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 218,016 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 215,005 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 210,890 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 210,890 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 209,344 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 209,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 202,509 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 202,500 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings have a small amont of free play

Pass 30 Nov 2005 200,034 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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J323 TBW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 J323 TBW, 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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J323 TBW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 March 1992.

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