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J516 GGX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

143,222 mi
Last recorded143,222 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ516 GGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 143,222 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 142,485 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2024 142,428 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 142,194 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 141,614 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 141,183 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 140,835 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 140,708 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 140,456 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 138,057 miles

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

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

both sills covered by body kit

Pass 30 May 2012 136,911 miles

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // b.pipes // presence of grease

Pass 11 Jun 2010 136,750 miles

advise brake load valve rear

Fail 5 Jun 2010 136,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

advise brake load valve rear

Pass 6 Jun 2009 134,099 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 131,653 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 126,657 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 121,159 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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J516 GGX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 J516 GGX, 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 J516 GGX registered?

J516 GGX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 March 1992.

Is J516 GGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J516 GGX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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