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J621 MLP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,905 mi
Last recorded73,905 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ621 MLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 73,905 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 73,833 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 73,676 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 73,607 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 73,532 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 73,290 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 72,679 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 70,256 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 69,052 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 66,770 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 66,750 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive over 10% (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 1612ppm (7.3.B.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 66,598 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 66,598 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J621 MLP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J621 MLP, 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 J621 MLP registered?

J621 MLP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 April 1992.

Is J621 MLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J621 MLP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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