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J887 MBJ

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

220,732 mi
Last recorded220,732 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ887 MBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 220,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 220,630 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 220,457 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 219,711 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2021 218,635 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 216,298 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 202,502 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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J887 MBJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 J887 MBJ, 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 J887 MBJ registered?

J887 MBJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 March 1992.

Is J887 MBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J887 MBJ shows 7 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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