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J904 FVG

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

215,601 mi
Last recorded215,601 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ904 FVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 215,601 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 214,534 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 214,299 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 213,631 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 213,275 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 212,852 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 212,852 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 211,263 miles

long travel on brake pedal but efforts ok

Fail 2 May 2019 211,255 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2018 209,363 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 208,840 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2017 208,840 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipes covered in grease

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 205,500 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 201,378 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 201,370 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 200,670 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 195,064 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 195,064 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 187,168 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 184,649 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 182,908 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 180,227 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 178,727 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 177,408 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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J904 FVG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J904 FVG, 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 J904 FVG registered?

J904 FVG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J904 FVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J904 FVG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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