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J762 ODE

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,176 mi
Last recorded193,176 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ762 ODE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 193,176 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front macpherson strut corroded on outer caseing. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s/r lamp glass missing. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket to chassis broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have small perish crackes. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 191,622 miles

Front front both top macpherson mountings some play.

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to floor & sill lower. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch lip to sill some corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources glass missing. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear axle beam front steel eyelets corroded.

Rear rear axle front bushes deteriorated.

Pass 28 Aug 2021 188,751 miles

N/S/R LOWER ARCH LIP TO SILL SOME CRROSION.

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL TO FLOOR SOME CORROSION. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear BOTH REAR AXLE BEAM FRONT BUSH DETERIORATED.

Pass 29 Aug 2020 187,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower inner sill area to floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened around front inner bush. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower arch lip to sill some corrosion.

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear axle beam front bushes deteriorated. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front suspension leg top mountings some movement.

Pass 7 Aug 2019 185,147 miles

both front macpherson top mountings some movement.

both rear axle beam front bushes deteriorated.

n/s/r lower arch lip to sill some corrosion.

Fail 15 Jun 2019 182,703 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle beam front bushes deteriorated. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch lip to sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

movement in both front top strut mounting bearings.

Pass 16 May 2018 182,703 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill has corrosion bubbles. (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle beam front bushes. (2.4.G.2)

both rear tail gate rams weak unable to hold tail gate open.

various areas under body has corrosion.

Pass 8 Jun 2017 180,972 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front. (2.5.B.1b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle beam front bushes. (2.4.G.2)

various areas under body with corrosion.

various rust bubbles on front wings & outer sill lower corners.

Pass 27 May 2016 178,019 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front. (2.5.B.1b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle beam front bushes. (2.4.G.2)

various areas under body inner sills etc some corrosion.

Pass 21 May 2015 173,951 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 169,845 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 165,423 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f disc back plate missing.

Fail 1 Jun 2013 165,421 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f disc back plate missing.

o/s/f disc back plate deteriorated.

water pump bearings very noisy.

Pass 31 May 2012 161,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 156,418 miles

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

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

n/s/f outer sill lower some corrosion.

Fail 18 May 2011 156,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

n/s/f outer sill lower some corrosion.

Pass 28 May 2010 151,729 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2010 151,726 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 147,648 miles

Centre Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 147,648 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 143,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/f floor area to sill edge suspect filler repair. ?

rear number plate slight discolouring.

Pass 25 May 2007 140,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 136,750 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2006 136,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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J762 ODE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 J762 ODE, 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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J762 ODE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 1992.

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