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J953 VHP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

151,881 mi
Last recorded151,881 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ953 VHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 151,881 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushs cracked & worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush's perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears from load sense valve to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 151,667 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 151,517 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 148,427 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 148,135 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 146,996 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 146,178 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 145,075 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 144,774 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 142,069 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 141,097 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 141,097 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 138,288 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 134,946 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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J953 VHP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 J953 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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What year was J953 VHP registered?

J953 VHP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 May 1992.

Is J953 VHP safe to buy?

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