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J543 EWW

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,849 mi
Last recorded101,849 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ543 EWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 101,849 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 101,234 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 100,483 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 100,078 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 99,123 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 99,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 97,790 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 97,234 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 May 2017 96,691 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Passenger front (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 May 2017 96,691 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Passenger front (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 May 2016 96,120 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

steering wheel has slight end float

Fail 11 May 2016 96,120 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

steering wheel has slight end float

Pass 15 May 2015 95,593 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 94,189 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 92,940 miles

additional amber front position lamps fitted

additional red rear side marker lamps fitted

Fail 16 May 2013 92,940 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

additional amber front position lamps fitted

additional red rear side marker lamps fitted

front exhast mounting brocken

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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J543 EWW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J543 EWW, 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 J543 EWW registered?

J543 EWW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J543 EWW safe to buy?

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