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F207 RTL

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,148 mi
Last recorded95,148 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF207 RTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 95,148 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 95,133 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 95,117 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 95,096 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 95,085 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 94,926 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 94,616 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 92,167 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 91,832 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 91,550 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 91,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 91,007 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 91,000 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 90,999 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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F207 RTL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F207 RTL, 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

How do I check the history of F207 RTL?

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What year was F207 RTL registered?

F207 RTL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 August 1992.

Is F207 RTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F207 RTL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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