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J119 FNP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,563 mi
Last recorded82,563 miles
Recorded on7 May 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ119 FNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2008 82,563 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 7 May 2008 82,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 14 Feb 2007 73,984 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 73,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 67,797 miles

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

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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J119 FNP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J119 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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What year was J119 FNP registered?

J119 FNP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 1992.

Is J119 FNP safe to buy?

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