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J360 ETO

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,412 mi
Last recorded18,412 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ360 ETO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 18,412 miles

Fuel cap seal split and perished

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 18,406 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal split and perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 17,660 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 17,659 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2019 17,590 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 17,581 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 16,410 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 16,409 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 15,580 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 15,399 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 15,286 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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J360 ETO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J360 ETO, 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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What year was J360 ETO registered?

J360 ETO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J360 ETO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J360 ETO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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