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J384 PDD

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

101,222 mi
Last recorded101,222 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ384 PDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 101,222 miles

Both inner sills corrosion & plastic sills fitted &corrosion under vehicle

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 101,213 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both inner sills corrosion & plastic sills fitted &corrosion under vehicle

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 101,077 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 100,629 miles

Nearside door mirror loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 100,621 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside door mirror loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 100,194 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Seat not fully secure - not affecting seat belt buckle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat not fully secure - not affecting seat belt buckle

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 99,381 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 99,371 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 98,071 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 96,752 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Drivers seat base worn.

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 96,744 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Drivers seat base worn.

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 95,967 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 95,407 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 95,397 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 94,491 miles

Offside Front seat has slight movement

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 93,792 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 93,792 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 93,231 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 93,231 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 92,572 miles

front cross member split next to gear box steady

water leak (water pump area)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 92,545 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front cross member split next to gear box steady

water leak (water pump area)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 91,778 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

FRONT CROSSMEMBER DAMAGED

NEARSIDE INNER SILL CORRODING

OIL LEAK

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 90,043 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 90,043 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

damage to chassis rail .

damage to front valance .

Pass 14 Apr 2010 90,043 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on front brake pipes.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 90,042 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 90,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 89,208 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 89,209 miles

security of drivers seat

Fail 28 Apr 2006 89,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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J384 PDD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 J384 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.

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J384 PDD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 May 1992.

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