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J911 HHS

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,192 mi
Last recorded152,192 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ911 HHS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 152,192 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 151,751 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 151,037 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 151,013 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 150,429 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 150,412 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 148,402 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 147,318 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 144,551 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 141,637 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 137,075 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 136,937 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 136,937 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking around pump and housings (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 136,396 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 136,390 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure o/s n/s (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front exhaust clamp loose

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 128,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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J911 HHS is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J911 HHS, 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 J911 HHS registered?

J911 HHS is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 January 1992.

Is J911 HHS safe to buy?

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