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J950 VRD

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

61,952 mi
Last recorded61,952 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ950 VRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 61,952 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 61,950 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 60,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 59,080 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 57,531 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nsf,osf,nsf tyres 2008, advise replacement

Pass 7 Jun 2022 56,098 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 54,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside of car and suspension rusty.

Pass 10 Jun 2020 53,843 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 51,444 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 49,616 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 49,616 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 48,343 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 46,686 miles

advanced corrosion of suspension parts under car.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 42,606 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 40,291 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 37,599 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 34,644 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 32,197 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 29,533 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 29,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 26,136 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,210 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 23,210 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 19,353 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 17,846 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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J950 VRD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J950 VRD, 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 J950 VRD registered?

J950 VRD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 July 1992.

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