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J655 PBM

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,109 mi
Last recorded31,109 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ655 PBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 31,109 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 31,102 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 31,084 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 31,074 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 30,479 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 29,357 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 29,356 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 28,503 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 28,502 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 27,574 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 27,574 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 27,014 miles

Front Suspensions corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2016 27,013 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Suspensions corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2015 26,401 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 26,399 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 25,808 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 25,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 24,530 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2012 23,782 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 23,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 22,234 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 21,212 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 20,416 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 19,405 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 19,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 18,159 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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J655 PBM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J655 PBM, 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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J655 PBM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 January 1992.

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