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J61 FGK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

64,891 mi
Last recorded64,891 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ61 FGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 64,891 miles

Front brake discs inner face starting to rust

Pass 25 Jun 2025 64,460 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 64,376 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both side. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 63,747 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 63,491 miles

Front brake discs inner face rusting

Fail 9 Jun 2022 63,490 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs inner face rusting

Pass 26 May 2021 63,137 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 63,045 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 62,381 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 61,806 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,148 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 60,357 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,362 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,083 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 56,857 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 56,856 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 55,650 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 54,025 miles

rear brake pipes rusty!

Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,669 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 51,164 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 49,806 miles

corrosion and small exhaust leak at rear exhast box, recomend replacing

Pass 19 Apr 2007 48,399 miles

o/s/f brake binding on

Pass 20 Apr 2006 46,752 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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J61 FGK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 J61 FGK, 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 J61 FGK registered?

J61 FGK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 April 1992.

Is J61 FGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J61 FGK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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