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J769 JFT

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,567 mi
Last recorded181,567 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ769 JFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 181,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 180,933 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 180,322 miles

Brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 179,976 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 179,321 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 164,848 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 164,848 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 161,418 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 161,418 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 159,210 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 158,600 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 158,596 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2014 158,542 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 157,678 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 157,678 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 146,599 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 133,286 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 123,345 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 123,345 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 114,517 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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J769 JFT is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J769 JFT, 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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J769 JFT is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 January 1992.

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