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J801 JME

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

128,438 mi
Last recorded128,438 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ801 JME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 128,438 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2026 128,432 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both pink (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tail light not working (4.5.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced both pink (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2025 124,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 121,135 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 121,131 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beams not working (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working centre lamp (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 120,521 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 117,025 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension strut top mount slight play

Pass 13 Jul 2019 115,893 miles

Nearside Front Inner inner side wall perished. all 4 tyre valves perished.

Fail 21 Jun 2019 115,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front ADVISE SETTING OF GEOMETRY

Nearside Front brake pipe grommet not located in front sub frame

Offside Front slight play in suspension strut ram

Offside Rear slight cutting in tread

Rear REAR BRAKES LOW READING ON FOOT & HANDBRAKE

Pass 15 Jun 2018 114,988 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 114,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached both mounts (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2016 110,599 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 110,599 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 102,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both o/s/ tyres have slight sidewall damage

Fail 13 Mar 2015 102,876 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both o/s/ tyres have slight sidewall damage

Pass 25 Feb 2014 93,099 miles

carb mount insecure

top cambelt cover missing

Fail 24 Feb 2014 93,099 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

carb mount insecure

top cambelt cover missing

Pass 25 Feb 2013 87,154 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 87,119 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 87,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 87,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight knocking in steering column

Pass 3 Mar 2008 87,036 miles

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

Oil leak

rear number plate has slight water ingress

Pass 14 Jul 2006 84,755 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall cut almost down to cords

rear flexi brake pipe ferrules and unions rusted

wear in both front seat mountings and back rest pivots

Fail 12 Jul 2006 84,755 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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J801 JME is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J801 JME, 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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J801 JME is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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