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J118 FNP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,082 mi
Last recorded100,082 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ118 FNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 100,082 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 100,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 100,081 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 99,794 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 99,622 miles

heavy surface corrosion to o/s and n/s lower suspension arms

o/s front tyre cracking

Pass 3 May 2011 98,481 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 97,795 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2009 97,795 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

fuel lines corroded at rear

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2008 95,067 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight wear in offside driveshaft

Fail 7 Oct 2008 95,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight wear in offside driveshaft

Pass 25 Apr 2007 90,778 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 21 Apr 2007 90,778 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel lines corroded.

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

Slight play in steering wheel.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 88,128 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front door difficult to open from inside and out

Fail 13 Apr 2006 88,128 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f door difficult to open from inside and out

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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J118 FNP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J118 FNP, 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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J118 FNP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 February 1992.

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