1992 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · J627 MLF
1992 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Jan 1992. Recorded mileage 171,751 miles. MOT expired on 08 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,751 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J627 MLF Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2022
- 171,751 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J627 MLF Mileage History
- 12/04/2007115,265 mi
- 09/04/2008118,149 mi+2,884 mi
- 02/05/2008118,231 mi+82 mi
- 09/05/2008118,231 mi
- 12/03/2009124,356 mi+6,125 mi
- 17/03/2009124,356 mi
- 18/05/2010129,135 mi+4,779 mi
- 12/04/2011131,237 mi+2,102 mi
- 26/04/2011131,237 mi
- 05/04/2012133,432 mi+2,195 mi
- 17/04/2012133,432 mi
- 25/07/2013134,036 mi+604 mi
- 28/11/2015138,602 mi+4,566 mi
- 29/11/2016138,606 mi+4 mi
- 01/12/2016138,606 mi
- 10/11/2017142,601 mi+3,995 mi
- 10/11/2018148,340 mi+5,739 mi
- 30/11/2019154,833 mi+6,493 mi
- 28/10/2020159,818 mi+4,985 mi
- 04/12/2021165,855 mi+6,037 mi
- 03/12/2022171,749 mi+5,894 mi
- 09/12/2022171,751 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,607 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
J627 MLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Volkswagen Golf (J627 MLF) between April 2007 and December 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between compensator and nearside hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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