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J404 UPA

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,015 mi
Last recorded103,015 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ404 UPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 103,015 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 101,593 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 95,737 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 86,701 miles

Nearside Front flexi brake hose - perishing

Rear metal brake pipes - corroding

clutch pedal slip mat - missing

exhaust centre mount - split - system adequately supported

windscreen - damage in zone A

Fail 22 Jun 2019 86,692 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of o/s front flexi hose (1.2.1 (g))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front flexi brake hose - perishing

Rear metal brake pipes - corroding

clutch pedal slip mat - missing

exhaust centre mount - split - system adequately supported

windscreen - damage in zone A

Pass 29 Nov 2017 85,248 miles

front brake discs rusty lip on inner surfaces.

front brake flexi pipes signs of perishing.

slight gearbox oil leak.

stone chip in front screen o/s.

Fail 27 Nov 2017 85,248 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

front brake discs rusty lip on inner surfaces.

front brake flexi pipes signs of perishing.

slight gearbox oil leak.

stone chip in front screen o/s.

Fail 31 Aug 2017 85,229 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

stone chip in front screen o/s.

both front brake flexi pipes starting to perish.

centre rear seat belt clasp cover missing.

drivers seat belt webbing starting to fray.

front brake discs rusty lip.

n/s/r brake pipes light rust/corrosion.

nail in n/s/r tyre (puncture)

slight free play o/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 77,752 miles

front brake flexi pipes starting to perish.

various brake pipes light surface rust.

Fail 25 Aug 2016 77,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake flexi pipes starting to perish.

various brake pipes light surface rust.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 68,080 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 68,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 60,586 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 60,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 56,324 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 53,652 miles

exhaust system corrodedand outer skin coming away

Fail 21 Aug 2012 53,650 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system corrodedand outer skin coming away

Pass 27 Aug 2011 51,265 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 51,264 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,333 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 50,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 48,316 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 48,316 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 46,300 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 44,264 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 43,580 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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J404 UPA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J404 UPA, 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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J404 UPA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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