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J819 PEA

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,303 mi
Last recorded98,303 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ819 PEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2025 98,303 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 97,660 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 96,976 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 96,894 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 96,806 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 96,702 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 96,051 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 94,749 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 93,942 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 91,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 86,759 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 77,744 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 71,492 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 65,686 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 61,639 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,568 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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J819 PEA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J819 PEA, 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 J819 PEA registered?

J819 PEA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 1992.

Is J819 PEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J819 PEA shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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