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J664 ORP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,740 mi
Last recorded171,740 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ664 ORP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 171,740 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 170,785 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 169,465 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 167,881 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 166,372 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 162,701 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 161,032 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 158,982 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 156,475 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 156,463 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 155,539 miles

Fuel hoses perished

Pass 3 Jul 2014 153,769 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear wheel bearings slight play

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 25 Jun 2013 152,355 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 150,586 miles

os rack gaiter has pin hole/adjust osr brakes

Pass 21 Apr 2011 149,723 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 149,718 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Battery insecure

Fail 15 Apr 2011 149,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bonnet secondary latch is becoming stiff to operate

Fail 28 May 2009 149,707 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 147,913 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 147,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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J664 ORP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J664 ORP, 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 J664 ORP registered?

J664 ORP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J664 ORP safe to buy?

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