1992 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · J538 OFC
1992 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06/01/1992. Recorded mileage 148,800 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/04/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 1781cc
J538 OFC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2022
- 148,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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J538 OFC Mileage History
- 09/04/2022148,800 mi
- 23/04/2022148,800 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
J538 OFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Volkswagen Golf (J538 OFC) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (”.
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