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J890 MRN

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,600 mi
Last recorded51,600 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ890 MRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 51,600 miles

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 50,650 miles

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Pass 9 Nov 2023 50,629 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 50,621 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 50,545 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 50,444 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 49,606 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 49,604 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 May 2017 49,567 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,478 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 46,469 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Main live wire fed outside vehicle and through door gap.

Pass 16 Jun 2012 43,145 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 40,533 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 40,527 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 40,526 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 40,321 miles

both front to rear brake pipes in poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2005 39,066 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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J890 MRN is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J890 MRN, 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 J890 MRN registered?

J890 MRN is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 1992.

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