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J53 LEM

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,363 mi
Last recorded138,363 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ53 LEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 138,363 miles

Fuel Tank Straps Corroded

Nearside Front Headlight Slightly Insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2025 138,363 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both rear joins. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Gear box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank strips corrosion.

Nearside Headlight slightly insecure.

Offside Front Fog light inoperative.

Oil light flashing.

Fail 11 Mar 2025 138,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole upper wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 138,162 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 137,823 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front radiator mount corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 137,823 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front radiator mount corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 137,144 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 137,144 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 137,099 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 133,285 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 126,608 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 122,918 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 119,882 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 117,891 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 115,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 115,560 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 112,618 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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J53 LEM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J53 LEM, 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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J53 LEM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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