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J632 PTA

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

78,748 mi
Last recorded78,748 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ632 PTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 78,748 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle and components

Fail 22 Jul 2026 78,732 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle and components

Pass 31 Jul 2025 76,328 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to front and rear of vehicle

Fail 25 Jun 2025 76,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion forming on suspension components

Fail 28 May 2025 76,314 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2024 74,032 miles

Offside Front Strut top mount slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 74,032 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Strut top mount slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 71,119 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 67,898 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 67,898 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 65,709 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 65,708 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp in front of rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2020 63,951 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 61,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 59,321 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 57,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 56,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2016 56,963 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 55,291 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 53,866 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 52,125 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 52,122 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 50,787 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 48,673 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 46,664 miles

o/s rear and o/s front tyres cracking side walls

Pass 21 May 2009 43,457 miles

osf/osr tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 29 May 2008 41,394 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osf and osr tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 9 May 2007 39,040 miles

side wall cracking o/s rear

Pass 16 May 2006 36,981 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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J632 PTA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 J632 PTA, 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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J632 PTA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 May 1992.

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