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J901 MLM

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,790 mi
Last recorded160,790 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ901 MLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 160,790 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 160,572 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 160,431 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 160,186 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 159,839 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 157,821 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 155,627 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 155,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 153,056 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 153,056 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 151,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2013 148,540 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 145,728 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 142,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

floor pan under vehicle has corrosion o/s center

windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Jul 2011 142,491 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

floor pan under vehicle has corrosion o/s center

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Jul 2010 139,987 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 139,987 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 132,661 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 125,006 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 125,003 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 119,154 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 118,862 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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J901 MLM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J901 MLM, 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 J901 MLM registered?

J901 MLM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 April 1992.

Is J901 MLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J901 MLM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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