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J40 CFP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

155,116 mi
Last recorded155,116 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 CFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 155,116 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 154,108 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 153,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 152,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 152,153 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 152,076 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 151,929 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 151,394 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 150,585 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 149,925 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 149,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear brake disc`s slightly corroded but can still funtion as intended

Pass 8 May 2009 148,689 miles

both rear bump stops splitting

Pass 16 May 2007 148,552 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 144,440 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 144,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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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J40 CFP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green 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 J40 CFP, 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 J40 CFP registered?

J40 CFP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 February 1992.

Is J40 CFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 CFP 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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