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J15 TUF

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,828 mi
Last recorded109,828 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 TUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 109,828 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 109,766 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 109,117 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 108,916 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 108,455 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 107,913 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 107,913 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 106,430 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 104,224 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 98,391 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 92,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front flexi loose

Fail 14 Feb 2011 92,891 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front flexi loose

o/s/r handbrake lever sticky

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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J15 TUF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J15 TUF, 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 J15 TUF registered?

J15 TUF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 1992.

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