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J75 FDM

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

112,657 mi
Last recorded112,657 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ75 FDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 112,657 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 111,786 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 110,651 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Jul 2023 109,284 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Slight corrosion around jacking points.

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Fail 31 Jul 2023 109,284 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Slight corrosion around jacking points.

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 6 Jul 2022 108,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 106,001 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 105,954 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 101,783 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 97,887 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 97,886 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 96,295 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff spring is also stretched (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant staining and drip on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front brake imbalance 18%

rear brake hose furrels corroded

rear fuel tank strap mounting corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2018 96,295 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant staining and drip on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front brake imbalance 18%

rear brake hose furrels corroded

rear fuel tank strap mounting corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 95,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fuel pump pipes ferrules corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2017 95,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fuel pump pipes ferrules corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 94,579 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 93,212 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 92,442 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 92,442 miles

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 22 Jun 2013 91,230 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 91,230 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 88,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 84,722 miles

n/s/f/ tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2010 81,755 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 81,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 77,885 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 77,885 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 73,872 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 69,816 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 69,816 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 66,222 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 66,222 miles

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

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

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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J75 FDM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 J75 FDM, 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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What year was J75 FDM registered?

J75 FDM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 January 1992.

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