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J350 ETV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,757 mi
Last recorded157,757 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ350 ETV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 157,757 miles

Front Lower front lower sill panels bent/slight corrosion at front floor/jacking points both sides

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 157,423 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

Front Lower Sill Panels Bent/ Slight Corrosion at front Floor / jacking points Both Sides

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 157,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

Front Lower Sill Panels Bent/ Slight Corrosion at front Floor / jacking points Both Sides

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 157,051 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 155,555 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 154,020 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 153,640 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 152,611 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 152,611 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 151,682 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 150,684 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 148,685 miles

anti roll bar touchnig exhaust and n/s/f wishbone

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 31 May 2011 147,804 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 147,802 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2010 147,800 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2009 144,544 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 144,537 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 140,709 miles

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

Front brake discs are slightly lipped.

Front tyres are close to limit.

Heat shield is resting on rear silencer.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Outer sils not checked due to coverings fitted.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight movement in upper steering column.

Wipers could do a better job of clearing screen.(Advise early replacement.)

Pass 17 May 2007 136,965 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 116,378 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 128,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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J350 ETV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J350 ETV, 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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J350 ETV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 May 1992.

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