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J50 OEM

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

119,051 mi
Last recorded119,051 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 OEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 119,051 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 118,920 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 118,918 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 118,736 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 118,735 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mounting rubber (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front subframe corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2023 118,632 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 118,623 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 118,478 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 118,306 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 118,174 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 117,946 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 117,725 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 117,764 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 117,764 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 117,328 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 116,618 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 116,119 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 115,236 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 112,548 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 108,305 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 104,812 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 104,812 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear suspenion top mounts corroded slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2009 99,768 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 99,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 97,645 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 94,348 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 92,413 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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J50 OEM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 J50 OEM, 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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J50 OEM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 February 1992.

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