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J58 JMC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Multi-colour Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,653 mi
Last recorded130,653 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ58 JMC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 130,653 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 130,300 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 129,842 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 129,396 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 129,246 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Mar 2019 129,246 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 128,520 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 127,825 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 May 2016 127,736 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 126,326 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 125,046 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 122,533 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2011 120,386 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 120,346 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2010 118,451 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 115,944 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 110,251 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering rack and rack bushs

Pass 26 Sep 2008 110,251 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack and rack bushs

Pass 23 Aug 2007 105,392 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 105,387 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 101,218 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 95,731 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 95,731 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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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J58 JMC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Multi-colour with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J58 JMC, 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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J58 JMC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 1992.

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