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J99 SAM

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,387 mi
Last recorded58,387 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 SAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 58,387 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 58,366 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 58,362 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 58,358 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 58,343 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 58,333 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 58,323 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 58,315 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 58,305 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 58,284 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 58,053 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 56,718 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,718 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 54,597 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 54,597 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 53,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 53,317 miles

hand brake cable rubbing on fuel filter housing and has started to go into the outer casing

Pass 25 Nov 2009 52,098 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 52,098 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 50,887 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 49,916 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 48,857 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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J99 SAM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J99 SAM, 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 J99 SAM registered?

J99 SAM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 November 1992.

Is J99 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J99 SAM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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