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J91 GST

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

63,559 mi
Last recorded63,559 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ91 GST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 63,559 miles

Offside Front play at shock absorber top mounting

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Jul 2024 63,179 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 63,160 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 63,082 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 60,358 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 50,397 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside slightly perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 48,493 miles

Front Tyre valves slightly perished.

Rear Tyre sidewalls slightly perished.

Fail 16 Apr 2018 48,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Tyre valves slightly perished.

Rear Tyre sidewalls slightly perished.

Wiper blades split.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 48,116 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre rear box has very slight leak (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 48,116 miles

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. Rear seat backrest missing (6.2.A.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre rear box has very slight leak (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 47,264 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 45,774 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 44,138 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 43,316 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 42,500 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,793 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,987 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,932 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 38,871 miles

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

o/s front tyre perished.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 37,654 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 36,671 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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J91 GST is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 J91 GST, 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

How do I check the history of J91 GST?

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What year was J91 GST registered?

J91 GST is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J91 GST safe to buy?

The MOT history for J91 GST shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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