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J134 RJA

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,148 mi
Last recorded37,148 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ134 RJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 37,148 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 35,673 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 34,022 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 32,358 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 32,358 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 30,116 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 29,167 miles

Corrosion present on offside front lower sill

Pass 14 Mar 2014 28,860 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 28,484 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,012 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 27,459 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 26,768 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,964 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 25,964 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,016 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 23,461 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 22,576 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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J134 RJA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 J134 RJA, 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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J134 RJA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 April 1992.

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