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J3 TDC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

129,606 mi
Last recorded129,606 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 TDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 129,606 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 129,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Reverse lights not working

Fail 27 May 2025 129,170 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 24 May 2024 128,762 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2024 128,762 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 128,421 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 128,168 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2022 128,167 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Seized (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 127,953 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 126,786 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 126,278 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 126,278 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 125,782 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 125,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 125,421 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 124,981 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 123,932 miles

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2013 123,107 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 121,818 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 120,695 miles

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

both front brakes binding

Pass 26 Jun 2009 119,940 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 119,322 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 119,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 117,757 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 114,298 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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J3 TDC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J3 TDC, 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 J3 TDC registered?

J3 TDC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 1992.

Is J3 TDC safe to buy?

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