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J375 PDD

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

27,416 mi
Last recorded27,416 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ375 PDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 27,416 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 27,219 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 27,122 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 27,122 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 26,927 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 26,584 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 26,321 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 25,856 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 25,254 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 25,254 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 25,032 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 24,977 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 May 2013 24,654 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 24,380 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 24,377 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 May 2011 24,140 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 23,697 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J375 PDD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J375 PDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J375 PDD registered?

J375 PDD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J375 PDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J375 PDD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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