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J571 GMP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

28,353 mi
Last recorded28,353 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ571 GMP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 28,353 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 28,250 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 28,250 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced 16" bosch blade (stock) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024
Pass 5 May 2023 28,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 28,126 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 28,090 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 28,083 miles
Pass 4 May 2019
Pass 26 Apr 2018 27,994 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 27,947 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 27,878 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 27,764 miles
Pass 13 May 2014
Pass 8 May 2013 27,627 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 27,538 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre has edge wear

o/s/r tyre has edge wear

Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,447 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 27,258 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 27,093 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 12 May 2008 26,899 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 26,734 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 26,446 miles

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

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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J571 GMP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 J571 GMP, 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 J571 GMP registered?

J571 GMP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 May 1992.

Is J571 GMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J571 GMP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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