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J861 OKM

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,817 mi
Last recorded112,817 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ861 OKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 112,817 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 111,900 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 111,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2024 111,122 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 110,826 miles

nail in osf tyre

osf tyre wearing on edges

slight engine oil leak(moist)

slight noise from nsr wheel/bearing

Fail 16 Apr 2019 110,826 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

nail in osf tyre

osf tyre wearing on edges

slight engine oil leak(moist)

slight noise from nsr wheel/bearing

Pass 27 Jun 2017 110,601 miles

Emissions high - only just within MOT limits (HC and CO)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and going out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and going out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak BAD ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake efficiency low

Washers intermittent

Fail 20 Jun 2017 110,577 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber o-ring (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner 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 brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Emissions high - only just within MOT limits (HC and CO)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and going out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and going out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak BAD ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Washers intermittent

Pass 17 Jun 2016 109,260 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jun 2016 109,221 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip beam goes out when main beam operated (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 107,318 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 107,317 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 106,621 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear handbrake cable deteriorated

Offside rear tyre cracked/perished on sidewall

Rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 2 May 2013 106,031 miles

Exhaust deteriorated/rusty

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear handbrake cable deteriorated

Rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 104,623 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside handbrake cable deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2011 102,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 102,841 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 May 2010 101,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 101,625 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 100,357 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 100,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 May 2008 98,968 miles

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

slight deterioration to o/s handbrake outer cable

Pass 2 May 2007 97,941 miles

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

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

o/s/r handbrake outer cable deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2006 96,847 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

co at 3.4%

interior mirror missing

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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J861 OKM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J861 OKM, 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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J861 OKM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 1992.

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