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J776 MFR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,874 mi
Last recorded163,874 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ776 MFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 163,874 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 163,201 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 162,833 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 162,418 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 162,418 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 161,800 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 160,768 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 158,250 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 154,066 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 154,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 149,488 miles

corrosion on both main brake pipes at rear borderline

Pass 9 Jul 2009 144,019 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 135,269 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 135,264 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 127,639 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 123,544 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 114,830 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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J776 MFR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J776 MFR, 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 J776 MFR registered?

J776 MFR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 March 1992.

Is J776 MFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J776 MFR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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