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J885 DHX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,390 mi
Last recorded92,390 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ885 DHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 92,390 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 92,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 92,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2022 92,328 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 92,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2016 92,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front outer sidewall cracking and split, no cords exposed

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front outer sidewall cracking and split, no cords exposed

Pass 15 Apr 2015 92,187 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 92,164 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre starting to crack

Offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 12 Apr 2013 92,154 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 92,110 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 92,110 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 92,040 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 92,040 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 91,968 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 91,884 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATE MISSING. OFFSIDE STEERING RACK BOOT TWISTED. NO REVERSE GEAR SELECTION.

Fail 4 Jun 2009 91,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATE MISSING. OFFSIDE STEERING RACK BOOT TWISTED. NO REVERSE GEAR SELECTION.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 91,298 miles

NSF Brake caliper anti rattle shim poorly fitted .

NSF Brake flexi hose tempory fitting to strut .

NSF Seat slightly insecure .

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

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

Stearing rack slight wear .

Fail 7 May 2008 91,298 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

NSF Brake caliper anti rattle shim poorly fitted .

NSF Brake flexi hose tempory fitting to strut .

NSF Seat slightly insecure .

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

OS Stearing rack gaitor twisted .

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

Stearing rack slight wear .

Pass 15 Jul 2005 90,385 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J885 DHX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J885 DHX, 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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J885 DHX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 February 1992.

Is J885 DHX safe to buy?

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