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J407 HDS

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

201,937 mi
Last recorded201,937 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ407 HDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 201,937 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 201,265 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 200,959 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 200,303 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 199,234 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 198,173 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 196,681 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 195,303 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 194,816 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 193,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 189,970 miles

nearside rear bearing play .low reading offside rear foot brake .low reading nearside park brake .

Pass 25 Sep 2008 183,112 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 169,522 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 165,704 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 165,704 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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J407 HDS is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 J407 HDS, 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 J407 HDS registered?

J407 HDS is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 January 1992.

Is J407 HDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J407 HDS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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