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J938 MLR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,588 mi
Last recorded46,588 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ938 MLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 46,588 miles

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

rear axle bushes deteriorating

Fail 1 Jun 2020 46,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 24 Jun 2019 40,812 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 39,100 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 39,100 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 37,977 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 36,286 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 35,169 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 33,102 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 33,102 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 31,780 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 30,044 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 28,810 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 28,408 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 28,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 27,496 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 27,496 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 May 2008 24,823 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 23,698 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 23,698 miles

Offside Front 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 10 May 2006 22,194 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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J938 MLR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J938 MLR, 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 J938 MLR registered?

J938 MLR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 1992.

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