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J505 RHA

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,550 mi
Last recorded99,550 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ505 RHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 99,550 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 99,217 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 98,955 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 98,594 miles

Exhaust mounting defective ALL (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 May 2023 98,528 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Mesh on tail pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective ALL (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 98,117 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 97,798 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 153,701 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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J505 RHA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 J505 RHA, 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 J505 RHA registered?

J505 RHA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 1992.

Is J505 RHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J505 RHA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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