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J170 BHH

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,984 mi
Last recorded109,984 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ170 BHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 109,984 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake hose ferrules rusted.

damage and corrosion to nearside front sill seam.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 105,434 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion to various metal brake pipes & brake hose ferrules.

damage & weakness to both outer sills & front floors.

movement at steering colunm.

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape & unevenly worn.

rusted steering & suspension components.

security of drivers door mirror glass.

Pass 14 Jun 2008 105,258 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

surface rust both front inner wing brake pipes

weakness both outer sills

Fail 19 Apr 2008 105,215 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside and offside front floor to sill seams corroded.

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.

surface rust on both front inner wing pipes.

Pass 3 Nov 2006 97,703 miles

advise - as per original test - number 471544606478.

Fail 31 Oct 2006 97,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front tyres unevenly worn & near legal limit.

movement in steering column.

rear centre seat belt & catch not seen.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

wear in both front top shock-absorber mountings.

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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J170 BHH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J170 BHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J170 BHH registered?

J170 BHH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 1992.

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