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J368 PFH

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,414 mi
Last recorded131,414 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ368 PFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 131,414 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

all strut top mounts have play

Pass 24 Oct 2023 131,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 131,363 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 131,355 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold has slight leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear section exhaust rubber broken (system still secure) (6.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle and components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 May 2020 131,354 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill excessively corroded (marked with chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold has slight leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Floor has small hole (marked with chalk) Not within 30cm of any mountings

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear section exhaust rubber broken (system still secure) (6.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle and components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2019 130,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 130,935 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 130,828 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes - rear end (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Jul 2016 130,828 miles

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

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes - rear end (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2011 129,743 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 129,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 125,999 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2010 125,872 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 122,522 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J368 PFH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 J368 PFH, 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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J368 PFH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 January 1992.

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