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JVS 902Y

1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

88,060 mi
Last recorded88,060 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVS 902Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 88,060 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH (4.2.3 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate delaminating

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

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Reverse lamp not working

Slight oil leak from unknown source

Fail 17 Feb 2026 88,059 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Reverse lamp not working

Slight oil leak from unknown source

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH (4.2.3 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate delaminating

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

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 88,007 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 87,998 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorating (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 87,995 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 87,988 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 87,981 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 87,980 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 87,978 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 87,978 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 87,936 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 87,934 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 87,933 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 87,932 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 87,928 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 87,923 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 87,914 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 87,914 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 87,901 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 87,896 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 87,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 87,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 87,648 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 87,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 87,470 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Based on 5,092 MOT tests across 1,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
5,157
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Stop lamp not working 7
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Headlamp aim too high 5
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JVS 902Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf GTI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JVS 902Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 43 years old, this Volkswagen Golf GTI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JVS 902Y registered?

JVS 902Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 25 April 1983.

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