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J471 UEP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

105,809 mi
Last recorded105,809 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ471 UEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 105,809 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 105,800 miles

Exhaust system insecure rubbers broken resting on rear leaf spring (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 104,966 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 103,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside pipes greased and painted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 103,006 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheelarch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside pipes greased and painted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 100,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 100,975 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front, rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 100,880 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 100,880 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 100,793 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

slight play o/s+ n/s front top strut mounts

Pass 12 Dec 2019 100,751 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 100,751 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured and functionality of the braking system is affected floor (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2018 100,586 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2018 100,586 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 100,420 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s ()

Fail 22 Nov 2017 100,420 miles

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 100,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing shroud (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 100,058 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight play o/s n/s inner tie rod ends

Pass 26 Nov 2014 99,870 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 99,777 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 99,777 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 98,959 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 98,401 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 98,401 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 97,484 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 97,482 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 96,482 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 96,482 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Nov 2008 96,036 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 96,036 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 94,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 93,506 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 93,506 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J471 UEP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 J471 UEP, 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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J471 UEP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 January 1992.

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