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J378 CGJ

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,374 mi
Last recorded123,374 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ378 CGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 123,374 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 123,308 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 123,249 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 123,054 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 122,891 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 122,639 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 122,366 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 122,136 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 121,476 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 121,182 miles

Front both tyres perrishing

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 120,693 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame to arm bush mount area (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 120,336 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 120,109 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 119,893 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 119,592 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 119,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2009 118,990 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 118,465 miles

both sides outer sill corroding out of area

Pass 26 Sep 2007 117,359 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 115,167 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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J378 CGJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J378 CGJ, 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 J378 CGJ registered?

J378 CGJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 1992.

Is J378 CGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J378 CGJ shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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