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J984 WAR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,416 mi
Last recorded175,416 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ984 WAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 175,416 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 175,409 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 175,376 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to access cap for inspection (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 175,298 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 174,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 173,588 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boots cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 173,565 miles

Both Outer constant velocity boots slightly perished/cracking

Nearside Front Brake pipe into flexible hose slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe into flexible hose slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 173,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect Rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Both Outer constant velocity boots slightly perished/cracking

Nearside Front Brake pipe into flexible hose slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe into flexible hose slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 173,411 miles

Front both brake pipes into flexible hoses showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in tread

Nearside Front track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front wishbone ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front wishbone ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 30 Jul 2021 173,406 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front both brake pipes into flexible hoses showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in tread

Nearside Front track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front wishbone ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front wishbone ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 7 Aug 2020 173,307 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 173,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

horn intermittent

Pass 1 Aug 2018 171,959 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 171,959 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 171,814 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 171,770 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch badly rusted

both rear valve to front brake pipes rusting in places

o/s/ sill rusting

Fail 28 Nov 2009 171,736 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 166,494 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

inner edge of o/s front tyre wearing

Pass 11 Dec 2007 160,092 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 160,090 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 154,803 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake could do with adjusting

rear exhaust shield loose

wear in front antiroll bar outer bushes

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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J984 WAR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J984 WAR, 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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J984 WAR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 January 1992.

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