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J503 JHR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

206,116 mi
Last recorded206,116 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ503 JHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 206,116 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 205,613 miles

CORROSION NEAR OSF JACKING POINT.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSR AXLE FIXING POIT CORRODING. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CORROSION NEAR NSR & OSR STRUT MOUNT TOP FIXING POINTS. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 205,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOLT IN TYPE. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

CORROSION NEAR OSF JACKING POINT.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSR AXLE FIXING POIT CORRODING. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CORROSION NEAR NSR & OSR STRUT MOUNT TOP FIXING POINTS. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 204,656 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 203,979 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 220,889 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 202,864 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 202,863 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 202,823 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 202,822 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire pump area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 118,465 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 118,464 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 118,237 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 118,237 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 117,820 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 117,770 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 117,000 miles

extensive surface corrosion to front subframe

extensive surface corrosion to nearside and offside front wishbones

Fail 4 Dec 2008 116,999 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

extensive surface corrosion to front subframe

extensive surface corrosion to nearside and offside front wishbones

Pass 5 Dec 2007 116,282 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front engine mounting weak

slight distortion to nearside and offside front brake discs

Fail 4 Dec 2007 116,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front engine mounting weak

slight distortion to nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 4 Dec 2006 114,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 112,437 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 112,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2005 112,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J503 JHR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 J503 JHR, 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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J503 JHR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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