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J518 GGX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,421 mi
Last recorded173,421 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ518 GGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 173,421 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 172,999 miles

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 172,374 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 171,301 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 171,299 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 169,452 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 169,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking load valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing seatbelt buckle (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 168,515 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 168,515 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 166,631 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 160,871 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 160,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 156,038 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 152,509 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 148,746 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 143,047 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 143,047 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 137,197 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 128,926 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 121,382 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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J518 GGX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J518 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.

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What year was J518 GGX registered?

J518 GGX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 March 1992.

Is J518 GGX safe to buy?

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