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JAZ 1169

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests38 (22 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

234,664 mi
Last recorded234,664 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 1169
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

22 pass 16 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 234,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

multiple repairs to underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 14 Aug 2026 234,635 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

multiple repairs to underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 18 Jul 2026 234,529 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

all brake pipes heavily under sealed

all welding repairs heavily under sealed

Pass 8 Aug 2025 230,624 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced many old repairs to underside of vehicle heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

all brake pipes heavily undersealed

all welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Jul 2025 230,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to body sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced many old repairs to underside of vehicle heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 227,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced welding repairs heavily under sealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Welding repairs heavily under sealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 223,477 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged nearside and offside front brake hoses split. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front jacking point damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre just under 3mm and some cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes and welding repairs covered by under seal.

Fail 22 Jul 2023 223,444 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front roll bar bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly damaged nearside and offside front brake hoses split. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front jacking point damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre just under 3mm and some cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes and welding repairs covered by under seal.

Pass 20 Jul 2022 220,462 miles

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

brake pipes and previous welding repairs covered by underseal

Fail 16 Jul 2022 220,437 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired axle mounting point MARKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached rear bush/bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

brake pipes and previous welding repairs covered by underseal

Pass 17 Jul 2021 216,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 213,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

center to rear exhaust slight movement and slight leak

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 13 Aug 2020 213,199 miles

Exhaust system insecure center join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jun 2019 210,772 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 207,971 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 207,944 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy also noisey (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight brake bind nearside rear

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Jul 2017 203,956 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (2.4.A.3)

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 10 Jul 2017 203,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (2.4.A.3)

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jul 2016 200,815 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 196,582 miles

offside and nearside rear brake pipes (to flexi hoses) corroded

outer sill covers fitted

slight play in nearside front upper suspension top mounting

underbody undersealed

Pass 25 Jul 2014 193,577 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S PARKING BRAKE VERY POOR, NEED'S LOOKING AT!!!

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

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

corrosion to n/s rear brake pipe

corrosion to o/s and n/s front floor pan's

corrosion to o/s and n/s sill's

corrosion to o/s rear brake pipe and union

sill and wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2014 193,499 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to n/s rear brake pipe

corrosion to o/s and n/s front floor pan's

corrosion to o/s and n/s sill's

corrosion to o/s rear brake pipe and union

sill and wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2013 191,343 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 191,233 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side front tyre perishing

near side rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Aug 2012 188,130 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre oerishing

offside rear subframe corroding

Fail 2 Aug 2012 188,130 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre oerishing

offside rear subframe corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2011 186,271 miles

21% front brake imbalance

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear axle bushes worn

corrosion to front floors

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to rear chassis

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside wiper blade dteriorated

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2011 186,161 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

21% front brake imbalance

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear axle bushes worn

corrosion to front floors

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to rear chassis

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside wiper blade dteriorated

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2010 180,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front jacking points showing signs of corrosion

fuel tank straps corroded

offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2010 180,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 4 brake discs badly corroded

both front jacking points showing signs of corrosion

fuel tank straps corroded

offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2009 172,511 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 172,510 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake fluid low

front brake discs lipped

rear axle rubber bushes deteriorated

slight exhaust blow from center pipe

Pass 8 Nov 2008 163,179 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 163,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 153,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 139,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 130,200 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 13,004 miles

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

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

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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JAZ 1169 is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JAZ 1169, 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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JAZ 1169 is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 April 1992.

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