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J944 VHP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

129,892 mi
Last recorded129,892 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ944 VHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 129,892 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end boot starting to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 129,037 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from bottom hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 128,070 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 126,390 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 124,446 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 122,751 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 120,764 miles

nsf lower arm bush cracking/unbonding

Pass 23 Apr 2018 120,393 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 120,393 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 120,229 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 119,806 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 119,806 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2015 119,611 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 119,611 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 119,350 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 119,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 119,202 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 118,434 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 115,256 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight movement in osf suspension top mounting

Pass 30 Apr 2010 115,256 miles

slight movement in osf suspension top mounting

Pass 24 Apr 2009 112,183 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 112,183 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2008 110,206 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 110,204 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 106,855 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 106,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 103,523 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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J944 VHP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 J944 VHP, 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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J944 VHP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 1992.

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