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J938 TUH

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

162,267 mi
Last recorded162,267 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ938 TUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 162,267 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 162,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 161,219 miles

rear fuel pipe to filter rusty

water leak from end of head

Pass 28 Oct 2022 161,159 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 161,073 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))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 161,035 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 161,026 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 160,978 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 160,970 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 160,936 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 160,854 miles

All tyres perished.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 160,487 miles

Coolant leak gearbox end of engine possibly thermostat housing

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 160,274 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 160,040 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 158,416 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 158,416 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 155,163 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 154,940 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 154,304 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 153,802 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 TUH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 TUH, 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 TUH registered?

J938 TUH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 1992.

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