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J16 VVW

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,984 mi
Last recorded102,984 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 VVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 102,984 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 102,359 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 102,351 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 102,290 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 99,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 99,778 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 95,185 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 95,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 89,248 miles

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

offside rear handbrake cable fouling fuel pipe

Fail 10 Jan 2011 89,246 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear handbrake cable fouling fuel pipe

Pass 14 Jan 2010 83,712 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 80,592 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2007 79,625 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 79,625 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 78,548 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 78,537 miles

Different size tyres front compared to rear

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

Fail 22 Oct 2005 78,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n s f tyre worn on in side

oil leak

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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J16 VVW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J16 VVW, 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 J16 VVW registered?

J16 VVW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 January 1992.

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