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J172 MVV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,466 mi
Last recorded146,466 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ172 MVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2012 146,466 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 146,466 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 132,746 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake discs worn

n/s and o/s rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

o/s headlight deteriorated but beam image ok

o/s/f tyre low on edges

rust patches developing in floor

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 30 Mar 2011 132,746 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s and o/s rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

o/s headlight deteriorated but beam image ok

o/s/f tyre low on edges

rust patches developing in floor

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 19 Mar 2010 121,514 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 121,510 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 111,534 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 111,531 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 101,814 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 89,868 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 30 Mar 2006 74,895 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 74,893 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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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J172 MVV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J172 MVV, 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 J172 MVV registered?

J172 MVV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 1992.

Is J172 MVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J172 MVV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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