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J895 DHX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

93,469 mi
Last recorded93,469 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ895 DHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 93,469 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 93,274 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 93,162 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 93,033 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seal surface corrosion. Small patch, very minor. Marked

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 93,019 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective Failed Emissions test. High CO (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seal surface corrosion. Small patch, very minor. Marked

Nearside Rear Wheel is stiff when trying to rotate off the ground

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 92,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 92,689 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 92,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake just met limits

Pass 18 Aug 2020
Pass 30 Jul 2019 91,757 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 91,134 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 90,548 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2017 90,547 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2016 89,629 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 89,628 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 88,612 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 88,608 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 87,294 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 85,906 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 85,906 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 85,696 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 85,696 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

advise a bolt is missing from the fan belt crankshaft pulley

nearside rear wheel squeeks

Pass 21 Nov 2008 85,087 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 85,087 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 84,266 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 83,536 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 83,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 82,398 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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J895 DHX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 J895 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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What year was J895 DHX registered?

J895 DHX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 February 1992.

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